Mariyah vs Naima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariyah

Girl #2,032 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Christian Arabic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,032
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Riyah, Ria

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Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Popularity Comparison

Mariyah Rank #2,032
Naima Rank #2,199

Mariyah is more popular, ranked #2032 vs #2199 for Naima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariyah ___

  • Mariyah Grace
  • Mariyah Rose
  • Mariyah Anne
  • Mariyah Jade
  • Mariyah Simone
  • Mariyah Faith

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariyah

Aaliyah Yasmine Zara Isaiah Elijah

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariyah or Naima more popular?

Mariyah is more popular, ranked #2032 compared to Naima at #2199 in the United States.

What do Mariyah and Naima mean?

Mariyah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Mariyah and Naima boy or girl names?

Mariyah is primarily a girl name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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