Alaia vs Emery

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

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Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaia Rank #112
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 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

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Alaia at #112 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Emery mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Alaia and Emery boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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