Seth vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Seth Rank #559

Alijah Rank #431

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

Is Seth or Alijah more popular?

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

What do Seth and Alijah mean?

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

Are Seth and Alijah boy or girl names?

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