Liyana vs Zayna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liyana

Girl #1,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flexible, supple"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Malaysian Indonesian Swahili-speaking North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,481
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Ana, Li

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Zayna

Girl #1,583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, grace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,583
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zayn

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Popularity Comparison

Liyana Rank #1,481
Zayna Rank #1,583

Liyana is more popular, ranked #1481 vs #1583 for Zayna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liyana ___

  • Liyana Sofia
  • Liyana Aisha
  • Liyana Noor
  • Liyana Rose
  • Liyana Amara
  • Liyana Jade

Zayna ___

  • Zayna Marie
  • Zayna Sofia
  • Zayna Noor
  • Zayna Layla
  • Zayna Rose
  • Zayna Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liyana

Zara Amira Idris Tariq Nadia

If you choose Zayna

Zara Amara Yusuf Idris Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liyana or Zayna more popular?

Liyana is more popular, ranked #1481 compared to Zayna at #1583 in the United States.

What do Liyana and Zayna mean?

Liyana means "flexible, supple" (Arabic origin). Zayna means "beauty, grace" (Arabic origin).

Are Liyana and Zayna boy or girl names?

Liyana is primarily a girl name. Zayna is primarily a girl name.

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