James vs Mykah

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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Mykah

Boy #2,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,789
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mykah Rank #2,789

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2789 for Mykah.

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

Mykah ___

  • Mykah James
  • Mykah Cole
  • Mykah Reed
  • Mykah Elijah
  • Mykah Grant
  • Mykah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mykah

Elijah Isaiah Naomi Ezra Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mykah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mykah at #2789 in the United States.

What do James and Mykah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mykah means "one who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mykah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mykah is primarily a boy name.

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