James vs Lipa

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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Lipa

Boy #2,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)"

Origin: Yiddish via Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,188
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lip

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lipa Rank #2,188

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2188 for Lipa.

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

Lipa ___

  • Lipa Moshe
  • Lipa Shmuel
  • Lipa Yosef
  • Lipa Yaakov
  • Lipa Avraham
  • Lipa David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lipa

Moishe Rivka Sura Leiby Malky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lipa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lipa at #2188 in the United States.

What do James and Lipa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lipa means "beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)" (Yiddish via Germanic origin).

Are James and Lipa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lipa is primarily a boy name.

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