Alaiya vs Kori

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
Kori Rank #894

Kori is more popular, ranked #894 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

Kori ___

  • Kori Ann
  • Kori Marie
  • Kori Lynn
  • Kori Grace
  • Kori Lee
  • Kori Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiya

Amara Zara Isaiah Malik Nadia

If you choose Kori

Tori Rory Bryce Derek Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiya or Kori more popular?

Kori is more popular, ranked #894 compared to Alaiya at #937 in the United States.

What do Alaiya and Kori mean?

Alaiya means "high, lofty, exalted" (Arabic origin). Kori means "maiden, girl" (Greek origin).

Are Alaiya and Kori boy or girl names?

Alaiya is primarily a girl name. Kori is primarily a girl name.

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