James vs Yona

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
Yona Rank #3,628

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3628 for Yona.

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

Yona ___

  • Yona Eli
  • Yona Daniel
  • Yona Isaac
  • Yona Aaron
  • Yona Samuel
  • Yona Levi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yona

Eli Levi Jonah Noa Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yona more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yona at #3628 in the United States.

What do James and Yona mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Yona means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Yona boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yona is primarily a boy name.

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