James vs Kavya

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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Kavya

Girl #2,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poem, poetry"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Kannada Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,545
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kav, Kavy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kavya Rank #2,545

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2545 for Kavya.

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

Kavya ___

  • Kavya Priya
  • Kavya Nair
  • Kavya Sharma
  • Kavya Anjali
  • Kavya Lakshmi
  • Kavya Devi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kavya

Arjun Priya Rohan Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kavya more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kavya at #2545 in the United States.

What do James and Kavya mean?

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

Are James and Kavya boy or girl names?

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

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