Aliyah vs Tatum

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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Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aliyah Rank #237
Tatum Rank #195

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aliyah

Nadia Zara Leila Malik Kareem

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliyah or Tatum more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Aliyah at #237 in the United States.

What do Aliyah and Tatum mean?

Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Aliyah and Tatum boy or girl names?

Aliyah is primarily a girl name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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