James vs Mariela

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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Mariela

Girl #1,323 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,323
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ela, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mariela Rank #1,323

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1323 for Mariela.

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

Mariela ___

  • Mariela Guadalupe
  • Mariela Isabel
  • Mariela Sofía
  • Mariela Valentina
  • Mariela Cruz
  • Mariela Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mariela

Gabriela Daniela Alejandro Sebastian Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mariela more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mariela at #1323 in the United States.

What do James and Mariela mean?

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

Are James and Mariela boy or girl names?

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

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