Ariyah vs Meredith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ariyah Rank #343
Meredith Rank #490

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariyah ___

  • Ariyah Grace
  • Ariyah Jade
  • Ariyah Nicole
  • Ariyah Simone
  • Ariyah Faith
  • Ariyah Nova

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariyah

Zara Naomi Elijah Isaiah Amara

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariyah or Meredith more popular?

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Ariyah and Meredith mean?

Ariyah means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Ariyah and Meredith boy or girl names?

Ariyah is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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