Hidaya vs Laisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hidaya

Girl #6,064 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present (related root)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,064
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hidi, Daya

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Laisha

Girl #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, living, she who lives"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Sha

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Popularity Comparison

Hidaya Rank #6,064
Laisha Rank #5,885

Laisha is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #6064 for Hidaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hidaya ___

  • Hidaya Nour
  • Hidaya Amina
  • Hidaya Fatima
  • Hidaya Mariam
  • Hidaya Rahma
  • Hidaya Salma

Laisha ___

  • Laisha Rose
  • Laisha Grace
  • Laisha Marie
  • Laisha Jade
  • Laisha Nicole
  • Laisha Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hidaya

Nour Aisha Zainab Tariq Bilal

If you choose Laisha

Amara Zara Kayla Malik Jamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidaya or Laisha more popular?

Laisha is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Hidaya at #6064 in the United States.

What do Hidaya and Laisha mean?

Hidaya means "gift, present (related root)" (Arabic origin). Laisha means "alive, living, she who lives" (Arabic origin).

Are Hidaya and Laisha boy or girl names?

Hidaya is primarily a girl name. Laisha is primarily a girl name.

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