James vs Zekiah

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
Zekiah Rank #4,165

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4165 for Zekiah.

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

Zekiah ___

  • Zekiah James
  • Zekiah Cole
  • Zekiah River
  • Zekiah Grant
  • Zekiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zekiah

Elijah Micah Josiah Lyra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zekiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zekiah at #4165 in the United States.

What do James and Zekiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zekiah means "God has strengthened" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zekiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zekiah is primarily a boy name.

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