Alaia vs Amina

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

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Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaia Rank #112
Amina Rank #307

Alaia is more popular, ranked #112 vs #307 for Amina.

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

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Amina more popular?

Alaia is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Amina mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Amina means "Honest, truthful".

Are Alaia and Amina boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Amina is primarily a girl name.

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