James vs Makiah

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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Makiah

Boy #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (mi + kha + El)

Cultural Roots

American Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,947
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kiah, Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Makiah Rank #3,947

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3947 for Makiah.

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

Makiah ___

  • Makiah James
  • Makiah Elijah
  • Makiah Solomon
  • Makiah Truth
  • Makiah Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makiah

Zion Elijah Isaiah Zara Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makiah at #3947 in the United States.

What do James and Makiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makiah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (mi + kha + El) origin).

Are James and Makiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Makiah is primarily a boy name.

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