James vs Kayleigh

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
Kayleigh Rank #732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

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

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayleigh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do James and Kayleigh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kayleigh boy or girl names?

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

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