Alilah vs Amana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alilah

Girl #6,303 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, noble, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,303
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lila, Lil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amana

Girl #6,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, trustworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,189
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Mana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alilah Rank #6,303
Amana Rank #6,189

Amana is more popular, ranked #6189 vs #6303 for Alilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alilah ___

  • Alilah Rose
  • Alilah Grace
  • Alilah Marie
  • Alilah Simone
  • Alilah Renee
  • Alilah Faith

Amana ___

  • Amana Grace
  • Amana Joy
  • Amana Rose
  • Amana Noor
  • Amana Fatima
  • Amana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alilah

Zara Amara Layla Amir Khalil

If you choose Amana

Amira Fatima Layla Yusuf Zain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alilah or Amana more popular?

Amana is more popular, ranked #6189 compared to Alilah at #6303 in the United States.

What do Alilah and Amana mean?

Alilah means "exalted, noble, high" (Arabic origin). Amana means "faithful, trustworthy" (Arabic origin).

Are Alilah and Amana boy or girl names?

Alilah is primarily a girl name. Amana is primarily a girl name.

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