James vs Mira

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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Mira

Girl #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Slavic Indian Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri, Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mira Rank #380

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #380 for Mira.

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

Mira ___

  • Mira Grace
  • Mira Elena
  • Mira Sophia
  • Mira Rose
  • Mira Jade
  • Mira Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mira

Aria Cora Vera Theo Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mira more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mira at #380 in the United States.

What do James and Mira mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mira means "wonderful, admirable" (Latin origin).

Are James and Mira boy or girl names?

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

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