James vs Yeshaya

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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yeshaya Rank #2,892

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2892 for Yeshaya.

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

Yeshaya ___

  • Yeshaya David
  • Yeshaya Levi
  • Yeshaya Aaron
  • Yeshaya Michael
  • Yeshaya Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yeshaya

Miriam Devorah Elijah Noam Tova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yeshaya more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yeshaya at #2892 in the United States.

What do James and Yeshaya mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yeshaya means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yeshaya boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yeshaya is primarily a boy name.

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