Alayah vs Amina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alayah Rank #417
Amina Rank #307

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #417 for Alayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alayah ___

  • Alayah Rose
  • Alayah Grace
  • Alayah Marie
  • Alayah Nicole
  • Alayah Renee
  • Alayah Faith

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alayah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Khalil Aiden

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alayah or Amina more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Alayah at #417 in the United States.

What do Alayah and Amina mean?

Alayah means "heavenly, exalted, high" (Arabic origin). Amina means "Honest, truthful".

Are Alayah and Amina boy or girl names?

Alayah is primarily a girl name. Amina is primarily a girl name.

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