Craigory vs Zayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayah

Girl #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, brilliant light"

Origin: Arabic-inspired

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zaza

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Craigory Rank #32,839
Zayah Rank #2,836

Zayah is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #32839 for Craigory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Craigory ___

  • Craigory James
  • Craigory Allen
  • Craigory Lee
  • Craigory Wayne
  • Craigory Michael

Zayah ___

  • Zayah Marie
  • Zayah Rose
  • Zayah Grace
  • Zayah Lynn
  • Zayah Faith
  • Zayah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craigory

Brandyn Tracey Shelby Kristopher Kayla

If you choose Zayah

Zara Zion Nova Mila Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craigory or Zayah more popular?

Zayah is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Craigory at #32839 in the United States.

What do Craigory and Zayah mean?

Craigory means "rocky crag" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zayah means "radiant, brilliant light" (Arabic-inspired origin).

Are Craigory and Zayah boy or girl names?

Craigory is primarily a boy name. Zayah is primarily a girl name.

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