Laila vs Lulu

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 #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic English German American African

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Laila Rank #371

Lulu Rank #3,443

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 vs #3443 for Lulu.

Is Laila or Lulu more popular?

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Lulu at #3443 in the United States.

What do Laila and Lulu mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin).

Are Laila and Lulu boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Lulu is primarily a girl name.