Addison vs Alaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaia

Girl #112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Basque Hawaiian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
2,425
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Aly, Lai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Alaia Rank #112

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #112 for Alaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

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

Alaia ___

  • Alaia Rose
  • Alaia Grace
  • Alaia Marie
  • Alaia Blue
  • Alaia Sofia
  • Alaia Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Alaia more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Alaia at #112 in the United States.

What do Addison and Alaia mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Addison and Alaia boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Alaia is primarily a girl name.

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