James vs Keala

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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Keala

Girl #6,654 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the path, the way"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,654
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kea, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keala Rank #6,654

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6654 for Keala.

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

Keala ___

  • Keala Rose
  • Keala Jade
  • Keala Marie
  • Keala Lani
  • Keala Grace
  • Keala Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keala

Leilani Kai Koa Nalani Makena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keala more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keala at #6654 in the United States.

What do James and Keala mean?

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

Are James and Keala boy or girl names?

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

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