James vs Tamija

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

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Tamija

Girl #5,859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix"

Origin: African-American

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,859
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tami, Mija

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tamija Rank #5,859

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5859 for Tamija.

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

Tamija ___

  • Tamija Marie
  • Tamija Nicole
  • Tamija Renee
  • Tamija Denise
  • Tamija Lanell
  • Tamija Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tamija

Tamika Darius Shanelle Malik Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tamija more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tamija at #5859 in the United States.

What do James and Tamija mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tamija means "African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix" (African-American origin).

Are James and Tamija boy or girl names?

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

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