James vs Keily

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

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Keily

Girl #979 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#979
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kei, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keily Rank #979

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #979 for Keily.

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

Keily ___

  • Keily Rose
  • Keily Grace
  • Keily Anne
  • Keily Jane
  • Keily Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keily

Brynn Logan Finley Harper Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keily more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keily at #979 in the United States.

What do James and Keily mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keily means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Keily boy or girl names?

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

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