Amina vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ria

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Zariah Rank #440

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #440 for Zariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

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

Zariah ___

  • Zariah Grace
  • Zariah Mae
  • Zariah Rose
  • Zariah Jade
  • Zariah Marie
  • Zariah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Zariah more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Zariah at #440 in the United States.

What do Amina and Zariah mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Amina and Zariah boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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