James vs Tyria

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tyria Rank #23,177

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #23177 for Tyria.

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

Tyria ___

  • Tyria James
  • Tyria Stone
  • Tyria Caspian
  • Tyria Atlas
  • Tyria River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tyria

Tyrian Caspian Lysander Leander Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tyria more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tyria at #23177 in the United States.

What do James and Tyria mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyria means "from Tyre, Phoenician" (Greek origin).

Are James and Tyria boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tyria is primarily a boy name.

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