Hidaya vs Zarayah

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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Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

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Popularity Comparison

Hidaya Rank #6,064
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 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

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hidaya

Nour Aisha Zainab Tariq Bilal

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidaya or Zarayah more popular?

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Hidaya at #6064 in the United States.

What do Hidaya and Zarayah mean?

Hidaya means "gift, present (related root)" (Arabic origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Hidaya and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Hidaya is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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