James vs Keziah

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

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Keziah

Girl #863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cassia tree, cinnamon spice"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Puritan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#863
Total SSA Count
311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kez, Kezia, Zia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keziah Rank #863

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #863 for Keziah.

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

Keziah ___

  • Keziah Grace
  • Keziah Joy
  • Keziah Ruth
  • Keziah Mae
  • Keziah Anne
  • Keziah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keziah

Jemima Naomi Ezra Caleb Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keziah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keziah at #863 in the United States.

What do James and Keziah mean?

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

Are James and Keziah boy or girl names?

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

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