Kamilah vs Zaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kamilah Rank #1,449
Zaya Rank #1,414

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 vs #1449 for Kamilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamilah ___

  • Kamilah Grace
  • Kamilah Rose
  • Kamilah Nour
  • Kamilah Sofia
  • Kamilah Marie
  • Kamilah Zara

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamilah

Amara Fatima Zainab Kareem Malik

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamilah or Zaya more popular?

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 compared to Kamilah at #1449 in the United States.

What do Kamilah and Zaya mean?

Kamilah means "perfect, complete" (Arabic origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Kamilah and Zaya boy or girl names?

Kamilah is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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