James vs Nasiah

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nasiah Rank #3,255

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3255 for Nasiah.

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

Nasiah ___

  • Nasiah James
  • Nasiah Michael
  • Nasiah Elijah
  • Nasiah Cole
  • Nasiah Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nasiah

Isaiah Amara Josiah Zara Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nasiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nasiah at #3255 in the United States.

What do James and Nasiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nasiah means "miracle of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Nasiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nasiah is primarily a boy name.

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