Hiram vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Lela Rank #2,191

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Hiram or Lela more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lela mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Hiram and Lela boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lela is primarily a girl name.