Khalilah vs Zanaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zanaya

Girl #5,433 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Hebrew Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,433
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zana, Naya, Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Khalilah Rank #5,266
Zanaya Rank #5,433

Khalilah is more popular, ranked #5266 vs #5433 for Zanaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalilah ___

  • Khalilah Amina
  • Khalilah Naomi
  • Khalilah Grace
  • Khalilah Marie
  • Khalilah Jasmine
  • Khalilah Zara

Zanaya ___

  • Zanaya Rose
  • Zanaya Marie
  • Zanaya Grace
  • Zanaya Nicole
  • Zanaya Joy
  • Zanaya Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

If you choose Zanaya

Anaya Zara Kamari Amara Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalilah or Zanaya more popular?

Khalilah is more popular, ranked #5266 compared to Zanaya at #5433 in the United States.

What do Khalilah and Zanaya mean?

Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Zanaya means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Khalilah and Zanaya boy or girl names?

Khalilah is primarily a girl name. Zanaya is primarily a girl name.

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