Aaliyah vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaliyah

Girl #93 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ascending, going up"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
2,703
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee, Liyah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aaliyah Rank #93
Addison Rank #68

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #93 for Aaliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliyah ___

  • Aaliyah Rose
  • Aaliyah Grace
  • Aaliyah Marie
  • Aaliyah Jade
  • Aaliyah Simone
  • Aaliyah Nicole

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zara Amara Khalil Amir Nadia

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliyah or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Aaliyah at #93 in the United States.

What do Aaliyah and Addison mean?

Aaliyah means "ascending, going up" (Arabic origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Aaliyah and Addison boy or girl names?

Aaliyah is primarily a girl name. Addison is primarily a girl name.

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