James vs Maika

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maika Rank #7,106

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7106 for Maika.

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

Maika ___

  • Maika Rose
  • Maika Grace
  • Maika Lily
  • Maika Aurora
  • Maika Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maika

Hana Kai Noa Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maika more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maika at #7106 in the United States.

What do James and Maika mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maika means "true fragrance" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Maika boy or girl names?

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

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