James vs Makaiah

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
Makaiah Rank #5,310

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5310 for Makaiah.

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

Makaiah ___

  • Makaiah Grace
  • Makaiah Lynn
  • Makaiah Rose
  • Makaiah Jade
  • Makaiah Renee
  • Makaiah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makaiah

Elijah Isaiah Aaliyah Messiah Kaylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makaiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makaiah at #5310 in the United States.

What do James and Makaiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makaiah means "who is like Yahweh (God)?" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Makaiah boy or girl names?

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

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