Knox vs Zaiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaiyah

Girl #6,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, shining light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,256
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Zaiyah Rank #6,256

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #6256 for Zaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Knox ___

  • Knox James
  • Knox Oliver
  • Knox William
  • Knox Henry
  • Knox Alexander
  • Knox Reid

Zaiyah ___

  • Zaiyah Rose
  • Zaiyah Grace
  • Zaiyah Marie
  • Zaiyah Nicole
  • Zaiyah Renee
  • Zaiyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Knox

Ryder Lennox Jagger Saylor Piper

If you choose Zaiyah

Zion Zara Aaliyah Amara Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Zaiyah more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Zaiyah at #6256 in the United States.

What do Knox and Zaiyah mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Zaiyah means "radiant, shining light" (Arabic origin).

Are Knox and Zaiyah boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Zaiyah is primarily a girl name.

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