Alaiah vs Iman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaiah

Girl #2,059 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, elevated"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,059
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Allie

Playground Safety Score

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Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaiah Rank #2,059
Iman Rank #1,896

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2059 for Alaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaiah ___

  • Alaiah Rose
  • Alaiah Simone
  • Alaiah Grace
  • Alaiah Jade
  • Alaiah Marie
  • Alaiah Faith

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiah

Amara Zara Malik Nyla Kamari

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiah or Iman more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Alaiah at #2059 in the United States.

What do Alaiah and Iman mean?

Alaiah means "sublime, elevated" (Arabic origin). Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin).

Are Alaiah and Iman boy or girl names?

Alaiah is primarily a girl name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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