Tamija vs Zarayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tamija

Girl #5,859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix"

Origin: African-American

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,859
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tami, Mija

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Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

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Popularity Comparison

Tamija Rank #5,859
Zarayah Rank #5,889

Tamija is more popular, ranked #5859 vs #5889 for Zarayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tamija ___

  • Tamija Marie
  • Tamija Nicole
  • Tamija Renee
  • Tamija Denise
  • Tamija Lanell
  • Tamija Joy

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tamija

Tamika Darius Shanelle Malik Latoya

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamija or Zarayah more popular?

Tamija is more popular, ranked #5859 compared to Zarayah at #5889 in the United States.

What do Tamija and Zarayah mean?

Tamija means "African-American creative construction blending Tamika + -ija suffix" (African-American origin). Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin).

Are Tamija and Zarayah boy or girl names?

Tamija is primarily a girl name. Zarayah is primarily a girl name.

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