Aliyah vs Amira

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

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Amira

Girl #136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,176
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Aliyah Rank #237
Amira Rank #136

Amira is more popular, ranked #136 vs #237 for Aliyah.

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

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aliyah

Nadia Zara Leila Malik Kareem

If you choose Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliyah or Amira more popular?

Amira is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Aliyah at #237 in the United States.

What do Aliyah and Amira mean?

Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin). Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Aliyah and Amira boy or girl names?

Aliyah is primarily a girl name. Amira is primarily a girl name.

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