James vs Mckayla

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
Mckayla Rank #2,420

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2420 for Mckayla.

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

Mckayla ___

  • Mckayla Grace
  • Mckayla Marie
  • Mckayla Lee
  • Mckayla Ann
  • Mckayla Renee
  • Mckayla Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mckayla

Brendan Ryan Ashley Tyler Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mckayla more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mckayla at #2420 in the United States.

What do James and Mckayla mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mckayla means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mckayla boy or girl names?

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

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