James vs Mila

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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Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mila Rank #33

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33 for Mila.

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

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mila more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do James and Mila mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are James and Mila boy or girl names?

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

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