Khaliah vs Zarayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khaliah Rank #5,693
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Khaliah is more popular, ranked #5693 vs #5889 for Zarayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khaliah ___

  • Khaliah Renee
  • Khaliah Marie
  • Khaliah Simone
  • Khaliah Grace
  • Khaliah Faith
  • Khaliah Noelle

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 Khaliah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Imani Nadia

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khaliah or Zarayah more popular?

Khaliah is more popular, ranked #5693 compared to Zarayah at #5889 in the United States.

What do Khaliah and Zarayah mean?

Khaliah means "immortal, eternal" (Arabic origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Khaliah and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Khaliah is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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