James vs Maira

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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Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maira Rank #2,752

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2752 for Maira.

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

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maira more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maira at #2752 in the United States.

What do James and Maira mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Maira boy or girl names?

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

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