Amaia vs Arleth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaia

Girl #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high place, elevated ground"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
500
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, May, Ama

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arleth

Girl #429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, resolute"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#429
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arle, Leth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Arleth Rank #429

Arleth is more popular, ranked #429 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

Arleth ___

  • Arleth Sofia
  • Arleth Maria
  • Arleth Valentina
  • Arleth Isabel
  • Arleth Lucia
  • Arleth Fernanda

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Arleth

Yamilet Dulce Itzel Axel Emiliano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Arleth more popular?

Arleth is more popular, ranked #429 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Arleth mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Arleth means "noble, resolute" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Amaia and Arleth boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Arleth is primarily a girl name.

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