James vs Kaleigh

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kaleigh Rank #2,784

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2784 for Kaleigh.

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

Kaleigh ___

  • Kaleigh Rose
  • Kaleigh Ann
  • Kaleigh Elizabeth
  • Kaleigh Grace
  • Kaleigh Maeve
  • Kaleigh Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaleigh

Colton Brynn Declan Finley Shea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaleigh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaleigh at #2784 in the United States.

What do James and Kaleigh mean?

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

Are James and Kaleigh boy or girl names?

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

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