James vs Kierra

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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Kierra

Girl #2,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,987
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kierra Rank #2,987

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2987 for Kierra.

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

Kierra ___

  • Kierra Nicole
  • Kierra Renee
  • Kierra Simone
  • Kierra Janelle
  • Kierra Elise
  • Kierra Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kierra

Zara Nadia Amara Cayla Javon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kierra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kierra at #2987 in the United States.

What do James and Kierra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kierra means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kierra boy or girl names?

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

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