James vs Karina

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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Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Karina Rank #774

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #774 for Karina.

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

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Karina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do James and Karina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin).

Are James and Karina boy or girl names?

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

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