James vs Lilia

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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Lilia

Girl #921 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Slavic Spanish Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#921
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lia, Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lilia Rank #921

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #921 for Lilia.

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

Lilia ___

  • Lilia Rose
  • Lilia Marie
  • Lilia Grace
  • Lilia Jane
  • Lilia Anne
  • Lilia Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lilia

Sophia Violetta Cecilia Emilia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lilia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilia at #921 in the United States.

What do James and Lilia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lilia means "pure, innocent" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lilia boy or girl names?

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

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