Aleyah vs Naia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aleyah Rank #1,907
Naia Rank #1,860

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 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

Naia ___

  • Naia Rose
  • Naia Belle
  • Naia Luna
  • Naia Jade
  • Naia Skye
  • Naia Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zara Imani Elijah Isaiah Amara

If you choose Naia

Kai Maia Zephyr Orion Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleyah or Naia more popular?

Naia is more popular, ranked #1860 compared to Aleyah at #1907 in the United States.

What do Aleyah and Naia mean?

Aleyah means "ascending, rising" (Hebrew origin). Naia means "wave, sea foam" (Basque origin).

Are Aleyah and Naia boy or girl names?

Aleyah is primarily a girl name. Naia is primarily a girl name.

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