James vs Kailey

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

Playground Safety Score

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Kailey

Girl #1,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,284
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kailey Rank #1,284

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1284 for Kailey.

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

Kailey ___

  • Kailey Ann
  • Kailey Grace
  • Kailey Marie
  • Kailey Rose
  • Kailey Elizabeth
  • Kailey Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kailey

Hailey Bailey Kylie Rylee Brielle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kailey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kailey at #1284 in the United States.

What do James and Kailey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kailey means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kailey boy or girl names?

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

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