James vs Mirna

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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Mirna

Girl #6,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm"

Origin: Slavic mir

Cultural Roots

Slavic Arabic Croatian Bosnian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,638
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mira, Miri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mirna Rank #6,638

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6638 for Mirna.

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

Mirna ___

  • Mirna Rose
  • Mirna Elena
  • Mirna Sofia
  • Mirna Ana
  • Mirna Leila
  • Mirna Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mirna

Leila Amina Natasha Elena Dalia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mirna more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mirna at #6638 in the United States.

What do James and Mirna mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mirna means "peaceful, calm" (Slavic mir origin).

Are James and Mirna boy or girl names?

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

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