Alison vs Day

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alison

Girl #465 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble type"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#465
Total SSA Count
673
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Aly

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Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alison Rank #465
Day Rank #14,900

Alison is more popular, ranked #465 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alison ___

  • Alison Grace
  • Alison Marie
  • Alison Jane
  • Alison Rose
  • Alison Kate
  • Alison Claire

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alison

Emily Lauren Claire Megan Dylan

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alison or Day more popular?

Alison is more popular, ranked #465 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Alison and Day mean?

Alison means "noble type" (Old High German origin). Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin).

Are Alison and Day boy or girl names?

Alison is primarily a girl name. Day is primarily a girl name.

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