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Alice vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Lyla Rank #83

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #83 for Lyla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Lyla more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Alice and Lyla mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Alice and Lyla boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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