Alaiia vs Meryem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryem

Girl #4,565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Persian Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,565
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meri, Yem

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiia Rank #4,486
Meryem Rank #4,565

Alaiia is more popular, ranked #4486 vs #4565 for Meryem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaiia ___

  • Alaiia Rose
  • Alaiia Marie
  • Alaiia Grace
  • Alaiia Jade
  • Alaiia Soleil
  • Alaiia Luna

Meryem ___

  • Meryem Nur
  • Meryem Leila
  • Meryem Selin
  • Meryem Asya
  • Meryem Buse
  • Meryem Elif

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiia

Aaliyah Layla Zara Imani Amara

If you choose Meryem

Fatima Yusuf Zeynep Ibrahim Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiia or Meryem more popular?

Alaiia is more popular, ranked #4486 compared to Meryem at #4565 in the United States.

What do Alaiia and Meryem mean?

Alaiia means "joyful, merry, happy" (Basque origin). Meryem means "beloved" (Egyptian origin).

Are Alaiia and Meryem boy or girl names?

Alaiia is primarily a girl name. Meryem is primarily a girl name.

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