James vs Micaiah

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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Micaiah

Boy #1,570 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"he who resembles God (rhetorical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,570
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Micah, Kai, Caiah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Micaiah Rank #1,570

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1570 for Micaiah.

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

Micaiah ___

  • Micaiah James
  • Micaiah Elijah
  • Micaiah David
  • Micaiah Samuel
  • Micaiah Nathan
  • Micaiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Micaiah

Isaiah Elijah Malachi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Micaiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Micaiah at #1570 in the United States.

What do James and Micaiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Micaiah means "he who resembles God (rhetorical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Micaiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Micaiah is primarily a boy name.

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