James vs Mika

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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Mika

Girl #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful fragrance"

Origin: Japanese (美香 mi + ka)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Scandinavian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mika Rank #1,543

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1543 for Mika.

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

Mika ___

  • Mika Rose
  • Mika Lynn
  • Mika Jade
  • Mika Skye
  • Mika Elle
  • Mika Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mika

Kai Suki Ren Hana Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mika more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mika at #1543 in the United States.

What do James and Mika mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mika means "beautiful fragrance" (Japanese (美香 mi + ka) origin).

Are James and Mika boy or girl names?

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

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