James vs Zakaria

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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Zakaria

Boy #1,386 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zekharyah

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki, Kari

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Zakaria Rank #1,386

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1386 for Zakaria.

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

Zakaria ___

  • Zakaria Ahmad
  • Zakaria Hassan
  • Zakaria Ali
  • Zakaria David
  • Zakaria James
  • Zakaria Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakaria

Yahya Issa Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakaria more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakaria at #1386 in the United States.

What do James and Zakaria mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zakaria means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zekharyah origin).

Are James and Zakaria boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakaria is primarily a boy name.

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