James vs Malka

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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Malka

Girl #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#985
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Malkie, Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Malka Rank #985

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #985 for Malka.

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

Malka ___

  • Malka Rivka
  • Malka Leah
  • Malka Devorah
  • Malka Sarah
  • Malka Bracha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Malka

Devorah Naomi Shifra Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Malka more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Malka at #985 in the United States.

What do James and Malka mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Malka means "queen" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Malka boy or girl names?

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

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