James vs Keisha

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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Keisha

Girl #2,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cassia tree, cinnamon spice"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,567
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keisha Rank #2,567

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2567 for Keisha.

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

Keisha ___

  • Keisha Marie
  • Keisha Nicole
  • Keisha Renee
  • Keisha Lynn
  • Keisha Monique
  • Keisha Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keisha

Deja Aaliyah Jordan Tamara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keisha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keisha at #2567 in the United States.

What do James and Keisha mean?

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

Are James and Keisha boy or girl names?

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

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