James vs Kiya

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

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Kiya

Girl #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatly beloved"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

African-American Egyptian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kiya Rank #2,981

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2981 for Kiya.

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

Kiya ___

  • Kiya Marie
  • Kiya Renee
  • Kiya Simone
  • Kiya Lynn
  • Kiya Nicole
  • Kiya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kiya

Mila Zara Nadia Lena Isa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kiya more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kiya at #2981 in the United States.

What do James and Kiya mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kiya means "greatly beloved" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are James and Kiya boy or girl names?

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

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