Adhara vs Alaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adhara

Girl #471 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"virgins, maidens"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Astronomical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#471
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Addie, Dara, Ara

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Alaya

Girl #362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
862
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laya, Allie

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Popularity Comparison

Adhara Rank #471
Alaya Rank #362

Alaya is more popular, ranked #362 vs #471 for Adhara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adhara ___

  • Adhara Rose
  • Adhara Celeste
  • Adhara Nova
  • Adhara Luna
  • Adhara Stella
  • Adhara Grace

Alaya ___

  • Alaya Rose
  • Alaya Grace
  • Alaya Marie
  • Alaya Jade
  • Alaya Faith
  • Alaya Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Adhara

Lyra Vega Cassidy Nova Orion

If you choose Alaya

Zara Malia Imani Kai Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adhara or Alaya more popular?

Alaya is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Adhara at #471 in the United States.

What do Adhara and Alaya mean?

Adhara means "virgins, maidens" (Arabic origin). Alaya means "sublime, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Adhara and Alaya boy or girl names?

Adhara is primarily a girl name. Alaya is primarily a girl name.

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