Aaliya vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaliya

Girl #3,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, sublime, lofty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic South Asian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,145
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee, Lia

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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaliya Rank #3,145
Mai Rank #3,216

Aaliya is more popular, ranked #3145 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliya ___

  • Aaliya Rose
  • Aaliya Simone
  • Aaliya Jade
  • Aaliya Marie
  • Aaliya Renee
  • Aaliya Nicole

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aaliya

Zara Amara Nadia Yasmin Karim

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliya or Mai more popular?

Aaliya is more popular, ranked #3145 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Aaliya and Mai mean?

Aaliya means "exalted, sublime, lofty" (Arabic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Aaliya and Mai boy or girl names?

Aaliya is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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