James vs Seraiah

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
Seraiah Rank #6,036

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6036 for Seraiah.

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

Seraiah ___

  • Seraiah Grace
  • Seraiah Faith
  • Seraiah Hope
  • Seraiah Joy
  • Seraiah Rose
  • Seraiah Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seraiah

Zephaniah Eliana Malachi Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seraiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seraiah at #6036 in the United States.

What do James and Seraiah mean?

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

Are James and Seraiah boy or girl names?

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

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