James vs Sia

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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Sia

Girl #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory (short for Sigrid)"

Origin: Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Australian International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,269
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sia Rank #1,269

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1269 for Sia.

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

Sia ___

  • Sia Grace
  • Sia Rose
  • Sia Mae
  • Sia Luna
  • Sia Violet
  • Sia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sia

Mia Gia Kai Noa Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sia at #1269 in the United States.

What do James and Sia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sia means "victory (short for Sigrid)" (Norse origin).

Are James and Sia boy or girl names?

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

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