Aleyah vs Samiya

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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Samiya

Girl #2,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high-ranking"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,044
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sam, Sami

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Popularity Comparison

Aleyah Rank #1,907
Samiya Rank #2,044

Aleyah is more popular, ranked #1907 vs #2044 for Samiya.

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

Samiya ___

  • Samiya Fatima
  • Samiya Noor
  • Samiya Zahra
  • Samiya Aisha
  • Samiya Layla
  • Samiya Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleyah

Zara Imani Elijah Isaiah Amara

If you choose Samiya

Amira Naomi Layla Idris Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleyah or Samiya more popular?

Aleyah is more popular, ranked #1907 compared to Samiya at #2044 in the United States.

What do Aleyah and Samiya mean?

Aleyah means "ascending, rising" (Hebrew origin). Samiya means "sublime, high-ranking" (Arabic origin).

Are Aleyah and Samiya boy or girl names?

Aleyah is primarily a girl name. Samiya is primarily a girl name.

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