James vs Yesenia

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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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yesenia Rank #1,573

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1573 for Yesenia.

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

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yesenia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.

What do James and Yesenia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are James and Yesenia boy or girl names?

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

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