James vs Kailee

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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Kailee

Girl #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, beautiful, precious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,935
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kail, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kailee Rank #1,935

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1935 for Kailee.

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

Kailee ___

  • Kailee Marie
  • Kailee Grace
  • Kailee Ann
  • Kailee Rose
  • Kailee Lynn
  • Kailee Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kailee

Hayley Brayden Jayden Taylor Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kailee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kailee at #1935 in the United States.

What do James and Kailee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kailee means "gentle, beautiful, precious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kailee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kailee is primarily a girl name.

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