Ayah vs Khadija

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayah

Girl #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sign, miracle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#965
Total SSA Count
270
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Khadija

Girl #1,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, dignified"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khaddy, Dija, KJ

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ayah Rank #965
Khadija Rank #1,074

Ayah is more popular, ranked #965 vs #1074 for Khadija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayah ___

  • Ayah Noor
  • Ayah Salma
  • Ayah Reem
  • Ayah Fatima
  • Ayah Lina
  • Ayah Sara

Khadija ___

  • Khadija Rose
  • Khadija Marie
  • Khadija Grace
  • Khadija Amina
  • Khadija Fatima
  • Khadija Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayah

Youssef Nour Omar Rania Adam

If you choose Khadija

Fatima Aisha Zara Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayah or Khadija more popular?

Ayah is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Khadija at #1074 in the United States.

What do Ayah and Khadija mean?

Ayah means "sign, miracle" (Arabic origin). Khadija means "trustworthy, dignified" (Arabic origin).

Are Ayah and Khadija boy or girl names?

Ayah is primarily a girl name. Khadija is primarily a girl name.

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