Samar vs Zaiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaiya

Girl #4,988 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, brilliant light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,988
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zi

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Popularity Comparison

Samar Rank #2,297
Zaiya Rank #4,988

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 vs #4988 for Zaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samar ___

No pairings available yet.

Zaiya ___

  • Zaiya Marie
  • Zaiya Grace
  • Zaiya Nicole
  • Zaiya Faith
  • Zaiya Rose
  • Zaiya Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Zaiya

Amara Layla Zion Nadia Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samar or Zaiya more popular?

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 compared to Zaiya at #4988 in the United States.

What do Samar and Zaiya mean?

Zaiya means "radiant, brilliant light" (Arabic origin).

Are Samar and Zaiya boy or girl names?

Samar is primarily a boy name. Zaiya is primarily a girl name.

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