James vs Liliana

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

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Liliana

Girl #80 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Romanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
3,009
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Liliana Rank #80

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #80 for Liliana.

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

Liliana ___

  • Liliana Grace
  • Liliana Rose
  • Liliana Marie
  • Liliana Jade
  • Liliana Noelle
  • Liliana Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Liliana

Adriana Valentina Sebastian Julian Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Liliana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Liliana at #80 in the United States.

What do James and Liliana mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liliana means "lily flower" (Latin (lilium) origin).

Are James and Liliana boy or girl names?

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

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