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Alijah vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alijah Rank #431
Seth Rank #559

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alijah or Seth more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Alijah and Seth mean?

Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Alijah and Seth boy or girl names?

Alijah is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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