Alannah vs Zaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alannah

Girl #1,511 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,511
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Lannah, Ally

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Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

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Popularity Comparison

Alannah Rank #1,511
Zaya Rank #1,414

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 vs #1511 for Alannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alannah ___

  • Alannah Rose
  • Alannah Grace
  • Alannah Marie
  • Alannah Claire
  • Alannah Jean
  • Alannah Faye

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alannah

Siobhán Niamh Ciarán Fionn Aoife

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alannah or Zaya more popular?

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 compared to Alannah at #1511 in the United States.

What do Alannah and Zaya mean?

Alannah means "beautiful, lovely" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Alannah and Zaya boy or girl names?

Alannah is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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