Bethany vs Zariyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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Zariyah

Girl #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari, Ri

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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Zariyah Rank #619

Zariyah is more popular, ranked #619 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Zariyah ___

  • Zariyah Rose
  • Zariyah Grace
  • Zariyah Nicole
  • Zariyah Jade
  • Zariyah Simone
  • Zariyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Zariyah

Amara Aaliyah Isaiah Zara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Zariyah more popular?

Zariyah is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Zariyah mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Zariyah means "flower, blossom, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Bethany and Zariyah boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Zariyah is primarily a girl name.

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