James vs Lukah

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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Lukah

Boy #2,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Italian Brazilian International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,265
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lukah Rank #2,265

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2265 for Lukah.

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

Lukah ___

  • Lukah James
  • Lukah Gabriel
  • Lukah Sebastian
  • Lukah Mateo
  • Lukah Eli
  • Lukah Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lukah

Mia Isla Noah Elias Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lukah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lukah at #2265 in the United States.

What do James and Lukah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lukah means "light" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lukah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lukah is primarily a boy name.

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