James vs Kaua

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
Kaua Rank #42,692

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42692 for Kaua.

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

Kaua ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaua more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaua at #42692 in the United States.

What do James and Kaua mean?

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

Are James and Kaua boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kaua is primarily a boy name.

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