Aaliyah vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliyah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aaliyah at #93 in the United States.

What do Aaliyah and Theodore mean?

Aaliyah means "ascending, going up" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aaliyah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aaliyah is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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