Elisheva vs Zaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaia

Girl #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,397
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elisheva Rank #2,384
Zaia Rank #2,397

Elisheva is more popular, ranked #2384 vs #2397 for Zaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisheva ___

  • Elisheva Miriam
  • Elisheva Rivka
  • Elisheva Sarah
  • Elisheva Leah
  • Elisheva Devorah
  • Elisheva Ruth

Zaia ___

  • Zaia Rose
  • Zaia Grace
  • Zaia Marie
  • Zaia Elise
  • Zaia Pearl
  • Zaia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisheva

Devorah Yonatan Tzvi Chana Moshe

If you choose Zaia

Zara Mila Nova Kai Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisheva or Zaia more popular?

Elisheva is more popular, ranked #2384 compared to Zaia at #2397 in the United States.

What do Elisheva and Zaia mean?

Elisheva means "my God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Zaia means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic/Hebrew origin).

Are Elisheva and Zaia boy or girl names?

Elisheva is primarily a girl name. Zaia is primarily a girl name.

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