Caliyah vs Naima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Popularity Comparison

Caliyah Rank #2,309
Naima Rank #2,199

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2309 for Caliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caliyah ___

  • Caliyah Rose
  • Caliyah Marie
  • Caliyah Jade
  • Caliyah Nicole
  • Caliyah Renee
  • Caliyah Simone

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caliyah

Zaniyah Amiyah Aaliyah Zion Kamari

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caliyah or Naima more popular?

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Caliyah at #2309 in the United States.

What do Caliyah and Naima mean?

Caliyah means "exalted, high, heavenly" (Hebrew -yah suffix origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Caliyah and Naima boy or girl names?

Caliyah is primarily a girl name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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