James vs Kiah

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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Kiah

Girl #2,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African-American Australian Aboriginal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,936
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiah Rank #2,936

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2936 for Kiah.

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

Kiah ___

  • Kiah Rose
  • Kiah Grace
  • Kiah Mae
  • Kiah Jane
  • Kiah Elise
  • Kiah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiah

Zion Amara Elijah Nadia Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiah at #2936 in the United States.

What do James and Kiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiah means "God is my strength (short form of Hezekiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Kiah boy or girl names?

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

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