Alaya vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaya

Girl #362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
862
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laya, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaya Rank #362
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #362 for Alaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaya ___

  • Alaya Rose
  • Alaya Grace
  • Alaya Marie
  • Alaya Jade
  • Alaya Faith
  • Alaya Simone

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaya

Zara Malia Imani Kai Amir

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaya or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Alaya at #362 in the United States.

What do Alaya and Samara mean?

Alaya means "sublime, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Alaya and Samara boy or girl names?

Alaya is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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