Yemaya vs Zalia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Zalia

Girl #3,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noble"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,822
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Yemaya Rank #3,659
Zalia Rank #3,822

Yemaya is more popular, ranked #3659 vs #3822 for Zalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yemaya ___

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

Zalia ___

  • Zalia Rose
  • Zalia Marie
  • Zalia Grace
  • Zalia Joy
  • Zalia Elise
  • Zalia Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

If you choose Zalia

Zara Amara Layla Talia Kira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yemaya or Zalia more popular?

Yemaya is more popular, ranked #3659 compared to Zalia at #3822 in the United States.

What do Yemaya and Zalia mean?

Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin). Zalia means "princess, noble" (Arabic origin).

Are Yemaya and Zalia boy or girl names?

Yemaya is primarily a girl name. Zalia is primarily a girl name.

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