James vs Kota

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
Kota Rank #2,047

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2047 for Kota.

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

Kota ___

  • Kota James
  • Kota Lee
  • Kota Ren
  • Kota Kai
  • Kota Ryu
  • Kota Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kota

Koda Ryu Kai Hana Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kota more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kota at #2047 in the United States.

What do James and Kota mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Kota boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kota is primarily a boy name.

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