James vs Yohana

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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Yohana

Girl #2,865 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian East African Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,865
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoha, Hana, Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yohana Rank #2,865

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2865 for Yohana.

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

Yohana ___

  • Yohana Maria
  • Yohana Grace
  • Yohana Sofia
  • Yohana Elena
  • Yohana Isabel
  • Yohana Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yohana

Marta Ezra Miriam Dawit Selam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yohana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yohana at #2865 in the United States.

What do James and Yohana mean?

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

Are James and Yohana boy or girl names?

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

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