James vs Zakiah

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
Zakiah Rank #6,334

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6334 for Zakiah.

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

Zakiah ___

  • Zakiah Abdul
  • Zakiah Muhammad
  • Zakiah Ali
  • Zakiah Omar
  • Zakiah Hassan
  • Zakiah Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zakiah

Amara Nadia Tariq Imani Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zakiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakiah at #6334 in the United States.

What do James and Zakiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zakiah means "pure, clean, innocent" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Zakiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zakiah is primarily a boy name.

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