Leila vs Rayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leila

Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

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Girl #1,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light, beam of grace"

Origin: Modern American blend

American

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Leila Rank #267

Rayla Rank #1,776

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 vs #1776 for Rayla.

Is Leila or Rayla more popular?

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 compared to Rayla at #1776 in the United States.

What do Leila and Rayla mean?

Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Rayla means "shining light, beam of grace" (Modern American blend origin).

Are Leila and Rayla boy or girl names?

Leila is primarily a girl name. Rayla is primarily a girl name.