Asma vs Naliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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Naliyah

Girl #1,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,888
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Naliyah Rank #1,888

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 vs #1888 for Naliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Naliyah ___

  • Naliyah Grace
  • Naliyah Rose
  • Naliyah Marie
  • Naliyah Faith
  • Naliyah Renée
  • Naliyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Naliyah

Amir Zara Jabari Amara Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Naliyah more popular?

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 compared to Naliyah at #1888 in the United States.

What do Asma and Naliyah mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Naliyah means "successful, prosperous" (Arabic/Swahili origin).

Are Asma and Naliyah boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Naliyah is primarily a girl name.

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