James vs Maziah

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
Maziah Rank #4,741

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4741 for Maziah.

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

Maziah ___

  • Maziah Emmanuel
  • Maziah Elijah
  • Maziah David
  • Maziah Solomon
  • Maziah Isaiah
  • Maziah Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maziah

Josiah Malachi Azariah Selah Jedidah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maziah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maziah at #4741 in the United States.

What do James and Maziah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maziah means "sweetness of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Maziah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maziah is primarily a boy name.

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