Aleyah vs Iman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleyah

Girl #1,907 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ascending, rising"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,907
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ale, Leya, Ley

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Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aleyah Rank #1,907
Iman Rank #1,896

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #1907 for Aleyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleyah ___

  • Aleyah Rose
  • Aleyah Grace
  • Aleyah Nicole
  • Aleyah Marie
  • Aleyah Simone
  • Aleyah Faith

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleyah

Zara Imani Elijah Isaiah Amara

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleyah or Iman more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Aleyah at #1907 in the United States.

What do Aleyah and Iman mean?

Aleyah means "ascending, rising" (Hebrew origin). Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin).

Are Aleyah and Iman boy or girl names?

Aleyah is primarily a girl name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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