Alaia vs Aria

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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Aria

Girl #26 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
5,935
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaia Rank #112
Aria Rank #26

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 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

Aria ___

  • Aria Grace
  • Aria Rose
  • Aria Mae
  • Aria Jane
  • Aria Claire
  • Aria Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Aria more popular?

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Alaia at #112 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Aria mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin).

Are Alaia and Aria boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Aria is primarily a girl name.

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