Alaia vs Allison

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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Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaia Rank #112
Allison Rank #99

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #112 for Alaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaia ___

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

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Allison more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Alaia at #112 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Allison mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Alaia and Allison boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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