Alaiya vs Katelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaiya

Girl #937 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"high, lofty, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#937
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Laya, Ally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiya Rank #937
Katelyn Rank #934

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 vs #937 for Alaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaiya ___

  • Alaiya Rose
  • Alaiya Grace
  • Alaiya Marie
  • Alaiya Faith
  • Alaiya Joy
  • Alaiya Nicole

Katelyn ___

  • Katelyn Marie
  • Katelyn Anne
  • Katelyn Grace
  • Katelyn Rose
  • Katelyn Elizabeth
  • Katelyn Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alaiya

Amara Zara Isaiah Malik Nadia

If you choose Katelyn

Brittany Ashley Emily Tyler Ryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiya or Katelyn more popular?

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 compared to Alaiya at #937 in the United States.

What do Alaiya and Katelyn mean?

Alaiya means "high, lofty, exalted" (Arabic origin). Katelyn means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Alaiya and Katelyn boy or girl names?

Alaiya is primarily a girl name. Katelyn is primarily a girl name.

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