James vs Kaziah

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
Kaziah Rank #4,103

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4103 for Kaziah.

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

Kaziah ___

  • Kaziah Grace
  • Kaziah Hope
  • Kaziah Joy
  • Kaziah Rose
  • Kaziah Faith
  • Kaziah Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kaziah

Ezra Micah Naomi Phoebe Jemimah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kaziah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaziah at #4103 in the United States.

What do James and Kaziah mean?

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

Are James and Kaziah boy or girl names?

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

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