James vs Kiley

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiley Rank #2,978

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2978 for Kiley.

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

Kiley ___

  • Kiley Rose
  • Kiley Ann
  • Kiley Grace
  • Kiley Mae
  • Kiley Faith
  • Kiley Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiley

Harley Riley Brody Tyler Mackenzie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiley at #2978 in the United States.

What do James and Kiley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiley means "boomerang" (Australian Aboriginal origin).

Are James and Kiley boy or girl names?

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

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