Alaiyah vs Jana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaiyah

Girl #1,482 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,482
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Laya, Ali

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Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiyah Rank #1,482
Jana Rank #1,334

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 vs #1482 for Alaiyah.

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

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiyah

Zara Amara Isaiah Kalani Nadia

If you choose Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiyah or Jana more popular?

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 compared to Alaiyah at #1482 in the United States.

What do Alaiyah and Jana mean?

Alaiyah means "exalted, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Alaiyah and Jana boy or girl names?

Alaiyah is primarily a girl name. Jana is primarily a girl name.

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