James vs Talha

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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Talha

Boy #2,730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,730
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Talha Rank #2,730

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2730 for Talha.

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

Talha ___

  • Talha Ahmad
  • Talha Hassan
  • Talha Ibrahim
  • Talha Khalid
  • Talha Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Talha

Zaid Hamza Bilal Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Talha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Talha at #2730 in the United States.

What do James and Talha mean?

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

Are James and Talha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Talha is primarily a boy name.

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