James vs Mirabella

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

Mirabella

Girl #2,492 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wonderful, admirable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,492
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mira, Bella, Bel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mirabella Rank #2,492

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2492 for Mirabella.

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

Mirabella ___

  • Mirabella Rose
  • Mirabella Grace
  • Mirabella Kate
  • Mirabella Jane
  • Mirabella Louise
  • Mirabella Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mirabella

Arabella Stella Isadora Cosimo Leonardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mirabella more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mirabella at #2492 in the United States.

What do James and Mirabella mean?

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

Are James and Mirabella boy or girl names?

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

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