Nalia vs Yemaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nalia

Girl #3,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, beloved"

Origin: African/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,653
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nali, Lia, Nala

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Yemaya

Girl #3,659 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mother of waters"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba African Afro-Caribbean Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,659
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yema, Maya, Ema

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Popularity Comparison

Nalia Rank #3,653
Yemaya Rank #3,659

Nalia is more popular, ranked #3653 vs #3659 for Yemaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nalia ___

  • Nalia Rose
  • Nalia Grace
  • Nalia Marie
  • Nalia Faith
  • Nalia Elise
  • Nalia Jade

Yemaya ___

  • Yemaya Grace
  • Yemaya Simone
  • Yemaya Amara
  • Yemaya Celeste
  • Yemaya Jade
  • Yemaya Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nalia

Zara Amara Kian Idris Lyla

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nalia or Yemaya more popular?

Nalia is more popular, ranked #3653 compared to Yemaya at #3659 in the United States.

What do Nalia and Yemaya mean?

Nalia means "successful, beloved" (African/Swahili origin). Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin).

Are Nalia and Yemaya boy or girl names?

Nalia is primarily a girl name. Yemaya is primarily a girl name.

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