James vs Yusha

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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Yusha

Boy #5,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,542
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Yusha Rank #5,542

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5542 for Yusha.

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

Yusha ___

  • Yusha Ibrahim
  • Yusha Hassan
  • Yusha Ali
  • Yusha Omar
  • Yusha Tariq
  • Yusha Bilal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Yusha

Zayd Fatima Maryam Ibrahim Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Yusha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yusha at #5542 in the United States.

What do James and Yusha mean?

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

Are James and Yusha boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Yusha is primarily a boy name.

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