James vs Mica

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

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Mica

Boy #4,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish English International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,033
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Mick

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mica Rank #4,033

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4033 for Mica.

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

Mica ___

  • Mica James
  • Mica David
  • Mica Thomas
  • Mica Alexander
  • Mica Joseph
  • Mica William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mica

Eli Noa Jonah Levi Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mica more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mica at #4033 in the United States.

What do James and Mica mean?

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

Are James and Mica boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mica is primarily a boy name.

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