Alaiyah vs Tala

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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Tala

Girl #1,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, goddess of stars"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Arabic Filipino Iranian/Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Tals

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiyah Rank #1,482
Tala Rank #1,336

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 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

Tala ___

  • Tala Rose
  • Tala Jade
  • Tala Marie
  • Tala Luna
  • Tala Elise
  • Tala Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiyah

Zara Amara Isaiah Kalani Nadia

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiyah or Tala more popular?

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Alaiyah at #1482 in the United States.

What do Alaiyah and Tala mean?

Alaiyah means "exalted, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Alaiyah and Tala boy or girl names?

Alaiyah is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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