James vs Yasiah

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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Yasiah

Boy #5,804 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew (via American variant)

Cultural Roots

American African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,804
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Siah

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yasiah Rank #5,804

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5804 for Yasiah.

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

Yasiah ___

  • Yasiah James
  • Yasiah Emmanuel
  • Yasiah Elijah
  • Yasiah Michael
  • Yasiah David
  • Yasiah Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yasiah

Isaiah Josiah Elijah Messiah Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yasiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yasiah at #5804 in the United States.

What do James and Yasiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yasiah means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew (via American variant) origin).

Are James and Yasiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yasiah is primarily a boy name.

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