James vs Makiya

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
Makiya Rank #4,982

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4982 for Makiya.

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

Makiya ___

  • Makiya Rose
  • Makiya Grace
  • Makiya Nicole
  • Makiya Renee
  • Makiya Faith
  • Makiya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makiya

Zion Amara Jaylen Imani Kalani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makiya more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makiya at #4982 in the United States.

What do James and Makiya mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makiya means "of Mecca, blessed place" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Makiya boy or girl names?

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

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