Alaiyah vs Amiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiah

Girl #1,678 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my people, close to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiyah Rank #1,482
Amiah Rank #1,678

Alaiyah is more popular, ranked #1482 vs #1678 for Amiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaiyah ___

  • Alaiyah Grace
  • Alaiyah Simone
  • Alaiyah Renee
  • Alaiyah Marie
  • Alaiyah Joy
  • Alaiyah Nicole

Amiah ___

  • Amiah Rose
  • Amiah Grace
  • Amiah Lynn
  • Amiah Faith
  • Amiah Nicole
  • Amiah Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiyah

Zara Amara Isaiah Kalani Nadia

If you choose Amiah

Aliyah Saniyah Amara Destiny Zaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiyah or Amiah more popular?

Alaiyah is more popular, ranked #1482 compared to Amiah at #1678 in the United States.

What do Alaiyah and Amiah mean?

Alaiyah means "exalted, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Amiah means "my people, close to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaiyah and Amiah boy or girl names?

Alaiyah is primarily a girl name. Amiah is primarily a girl name.

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