James vs Shelia

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
Shelia Rank #16,147

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16147 for Shelia.

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

Shelia ___

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 Shelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shelia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shelia at #16147 in the United States.

What do James and Shelia mean?

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

Are James and Shelia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shelia is primarily a boy name.

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