James vs Kasiah

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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Kasiah

Boy #2,387 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant spice, sweet bark"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,387
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kasi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kasiah Rank #2,387

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2387 for Kasiah.

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

Kasiah ___

  • Kasiah James
  • Kasiah Michael
  • Kasiah Lee
  • Kasiah Emmanuel
  • Kasiah Josiah
  • Kasiah Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kasiah

Elijah Josiah Isaiah Naomi Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kasiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kasiah at #2387 in the United States.

What do James and Kasiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kasiah means "fragrant spice, sweet bark" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kasiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kasiah is primarily a boy name.

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