James vs Obaida

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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Obaida

Boy #4,454 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devoted servant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,454
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obaid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Obaida Rank #4,454

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4454 for Obaida.

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

Obaida ___

  • Obaida Mohammed
  • Obaida Hassan
  • Obaida Ibrahim
  • Obaida Ahmad
  • Obaida Kareem
  • Obaida Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Obaida

Hamza Ibrahim Zaid Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Obaida more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Obaida at #4454 in the United States.

What do James and Obaida mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Obaida means "worshipper, devoted servant" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Obaida boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Obaida is primarily a boy name.

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