James vs Yessenia

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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Yessenia

Girl #4,402 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"palm tree, flowering plant"

Origin: Botanical Latin from indigenous American

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,402
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yessenia Rank #4,402

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4402 for Yessenia.

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

Yessenia ___

  • Yessenia Marie
  • Yessenia Isabel
  • Yessenia Sofia
  • Yessenia Elena
  • Yessenia Carmen
  • Yessenia Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yessenia

Xiomara Marisol Diego Carlos Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yessenia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yessenia at #4402 in the United States.

What do James and Yessenia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yessenia means "palm tree, flowering plant" (Botanical Latin from indigenous American origin).

Are James and Yessenia boy or girl names?

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

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