James vs Zuriah

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
Zuriah Rank #3,251

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3251 for Zuriah.

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

Zuriah ___

  • Zuriah Grace
  • Zuriah Faith
  • Zuriah Noelle
  • Zuriah Amara
  • Zuriah Eve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Zuriah

Ezekiel Amara Malachi Selah Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Zuriah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zuriah at #3251 in the United States.

What do James and Zuriah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Zuriah means "God is my rock" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Zuriah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Zuriah is primarily a girl name.

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