Hidaya vs Zamiya

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zamiya

Girl #6,116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lovely, pleasant, elevated"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Muslim Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zami, Miya, Mia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hidaya Rank #6,064
Zamiya Rank #6,116

Hidaya is more popular, ranked #6064 vs #6116 for Zamiya.

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

Zamiya ___

  • Zamiya Rose
  • Zamiya Grace
  • Zamiya Jade
  • Zamiya Simone
  • Zamiya Renee
  • Zamiya Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hidaya

Nour Aisha Zainab Tariq Bilal

If you choose Zamiya

Zion Zahra Amara Kalani Kimani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidaya or Zamiya more popular?

Hidaya is more popular, ranked #6064 compared to Zamiya at #6116 in the United States.

What do Hidaya and Zamiya mean?

Hidaya means "gift, present (related root)" (Arabic origin). Zamiya means "lovely, pleasant, elevated" (Arabic origin).

Are Hidaya and Zamiya boy or girl names?

Hidaya is primarily a girl name. Zamiya is primarily a girl name.

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