Candice vs Zaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candice

Girl #4,821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing white, pure, sincere"

Origin: Latin (candidus)

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,821
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Candy, Candi, Candi

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Zaiya

Girl #4,988 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, brilliant light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,988
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zi

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Popularity Comparison

Candice Rank #4,821
Zaiya Rank #4,988

Candice is more popular, ranked #4821 vs #4988 for Zaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candice ___

  • Candice Marie
  • Candice Nicole
  • Candice Lynn
  • Candice Ann
  • Candice Joy
  • Candice Grace

Zaiya ___

  • Zaiya Marie
  • Zaiya Grace
  • Zaiya Nicole
  • Zaiya Faith
  • Zaiya Rose
  • Zaiya Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Candice

Denise Monica Stephanie Brandon Derek

If you choose Zaiya

Amara Layla Zion Nadia Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candice or Zaiya more popular?

Candice is more popular, ranked #4821 compared to Zaiya at #4988 in the United States.

What do Candice and Zaiya mean?

Candice means "glowing white, pure, sincere" (Latin (candidus) origin). Zaiya means "radiant, brilliant light" (Arabic origin).

Are Candice and Zaiya boy or girl names?

Candice is primarily a girl name. Zaiya is primarily a girl name.

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