Aimee vs Alaiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aimee

Girl #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Canadian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aims, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Alaiyah

Girl #1,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,482
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Laya, Ali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Alaiyah Rank #1,482

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1482 for Alaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aimee ___

  • Aimee Rose
  • Aimee Louise
  • Aimee Claire
  • Aimee Marie
  • Aimee Nicole

Alaiyah ___

  • Alaiyah Grace
  • Alaiyah Simone
  • Alaiyah Renee
  • Alaiyah Marie
  • Alaiyah Joy
  • Alaiyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Alaiyah

Zara Amara Isaiah Kalani Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Alaiyah more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Alaiyah at #1482 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Alaiyah mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Alaiyah means "exalted, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Aimee and Alaiyah boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Alaiyah is primarily a girl name.

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