James vs Kailash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Kailash

Boy #6,266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crystal, silver"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali Tibetan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,266
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kail, Kai, Kalu

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kailash Rank #6,266

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6266 for Kailash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Kailash ___

  • Kailash Kumar
  • Kailash Raj
  • Kailash Dev
  • Kailash Prakash
  • Kailash Nath
  • Kailash Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kailash

Arjun Vikram Shiva Parvati Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kailash more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kailash at #6266 in the United States.

What do James and Kailash mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kailash means "crystal, silver" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Kailash boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kailash is primarily a boy name.

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