Laila vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laila

Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Laila Rank #371

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #371 for Laila.

Is Laila or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Lillian mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Laila and Lillian boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.