James vs Kayra

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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Kayra

Girl #3,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine grace, kindness"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,916
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kayra Rank #3,916

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3916 for Kayra.

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

Kayra ___

  • Kayra Grace
  • Kayra Rose
  • Kayra Anne
  • Kayra Lynn
  • Kayra Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kayra

Layla Zara Mila Nora Kira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kayra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kayra at #3916 in the United States.

What do James and Kayra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kayra means "divine grace, kindness" (Turkish origin).

Are James and Kayra boy or girl names?

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

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