Aliyah vs Amina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aliyah

Girl #237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly ascent, to rise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Jewish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#237
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lia, Liya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aliyah Rank #237
Amina Rank #307

Aliyah is more popular, ranked #237 vs #307 for Amina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aliyah ___

  • Aliyah Simone
  • Aliyah Renee
  • Aliyah Grace
  • Aliyah Jade
  • Aliyah Marie
  • Aliyah Noelle

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aliyah

Nadia Zara Leila Malik Kareem

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliyah or Amina more popular?

Aliyah is more popular, ranked #237 compared to Amina at #307 in the United States.

What do Aliyah and Amina mean?

Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin). Amina means "Honest, truthful".

Are Aliyah and Amina boy or girl names?

Aliyah is primarily a girl name. Amina is primarily a girl name.

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