Amiyah vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amiyah Rank #515
Zariah Rank #440

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 vs #515 for Amiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiyah ___

  • Amiyah Grace
  • Amiyah Rose
  • Amiyah Marie
  • Amiyah Jade
  • Amiyah Renee
  • Amiyah Faith

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 Amiyah

Aaliyah Zara Nyla Isaiah Jordan

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiyah or Zariah more popular?

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Amiyah at #515 in the United States.

What do Amiyah and Zariah mean?

Amiyah means "beloved" (Latin/American origin). Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Amiyah and Zariah boy or girl names?

Amiyah is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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