Estella vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estella

Boy #31,433 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,433
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lyla

Boy #32,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty (beautiful night)"

Origin: Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,323
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Estella Rank #31,433
Lyla Rank #32,323

Estella is more popular, ranked #31433 vs #32323 for Lyla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estella or Lyla more popular?

Estella is more popular, ranked #31433 compared to Lyla at #32323 in the United States.

What do Estella and Lyla mean?

Estella means "star" (Latin origin). Lyla means "night, dark beauty (beautiful night)" (Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) origin).

Are Estella and Lyla boy or girl names?

Estella is primarily a boy name. Lyla is primarily a boy name.

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