Maila vs Zamiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maila

Girl #3,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,468
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

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Zamiyah

Girl #3,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly exalted, praised (from -iyah pattern)"

Origin: Arabic influence

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,488
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zami, Mia, Miah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maila Rank #3,468
Zamiyah Rank #3,488

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 vs #3488 for Zamiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maila ___

  • Maila Rose
  • Maila Jade
  • Maila Leilani
  • Maila Grace
  • Maila Kai
  • Maila Aria

Zamiyah ___

  • Zamiyah Rose
  • Zamiyah Grace
  • Zamiyah Nicole
  • Zamiyah Renee
  • Zamiyah Faith
  • Zamiyah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

If you choose Zamiyah

Amiyah Tamiyah Kamiyah Zion Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maila or Zamiyah more popular?

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 compared to Zamiyah at #3488 in the United States.

What do Maila and Zamiyah mean?

Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin). Zamiyah means "possibly exalted, praised (from -iyah pattern)" (Arabic influence origin).

Are Maila and Zamiyah boy or girl names?

Maila is primarily a girl name. Zamiyah is primarily a girl name.

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