James vs Mayra

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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Mayra

Girl #1,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"admirable, wonderful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,587
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Myra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mayra Rank #1,587

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1587 for Mayra.

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

Mayra ___

  • Mayra Sofia
  • Mayra Elena
  • Mayra Grace
  • Mayra Isabel
  • Mayra Luna
  • Mayra Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mayra

Carlos Diego Sofia Valentina Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mayra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mayra at #1587 in the United States.

What do James and Mayra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mayra means "admirable, wonderful" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mayra boy or girl names?

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

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