James vs Nijah

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
Full profile for James →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nijah Rank #11,183

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11183 for Nijah.

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

Nijah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nijah

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nijah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nijah at #11183 in the United States.

What do James and Nijah mean?

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

Are James and Nijah boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Nijah vs James James vs Matthew James vs Elias James vs Asher James vs Finn
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Nijah Browse all baby names