Mae vs Zariyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Zariyah

Girl #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari, Ri

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Zariyah Rank #619

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #619 for Zariyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Zariyah ___

  • Zariyah Rose
  • Zariyah Grace
  • Zariyah Nicole
  • Zariyah Jade
  • Zariyah Simone
  • Zariyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Zariyah

Amara Aaliyah Isaiah Zara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Zariyah more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Zariyah at #619 in the United States.

What do Mae and Zariyah mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Zariyah means "flower, blossom, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Mae and Zariyah boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Zariyah is primarily a girl name.

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