Roya vs Zaila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roya

Girl #2,799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dream, vision"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Afghan Persian Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,799
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roy

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Zaila

Girl #2,734 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,734
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zai

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Popularity Comparison

Roya Rank #2,799
Zaila Rank #2,734

Zaila is more popular, ranked #2734 vs #2799 for Roya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roya ___

  • Roya Noor
  • Roya Sara
  • Roya Layla
  • Roya Mina
  • Roya Nasrin
  • Roya Azin

Zaila ___

  • Zaila Grace
  • Zaila Marie
  • Zaila Amara
  • Zaila Rose
  • Zaila Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Zaila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roya or Zaila more popular?

Zaila is more popular, ranked #2734 compared to Roya at #2799 in the United States.

What do Roya and Zaila mean?

Roya means "dream, vision" (Persian origin). Zaila means "strength, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Roya and Zaila boy or girl names?

Roya is primarily a girl name. Zaila is primarily a girl name.

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