James vs Nina

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

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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nina Rank #321

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #321 for Nina.

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

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do James and Nina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are James and Nina boy or girl names?

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

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