James vs Leilani

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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Leilani

Girl #66 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal child of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
3,354
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leilani Rank #66

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #66 for Leilani.

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

Leilani ___

  • Leilani Grace
  • Leilani Rose
  • Leilani Mae
  • Leilani Jade
  • Leilani Pearl
  • Leilani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leilani

Kai Keanu Malia Makoa Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leilani more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leilani at #66 in the United States.

What do James and Leilani mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leilani means "royal child of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Leilani boy or girl names?

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

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