Lela vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Lela Rank #2,191

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Lela or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Lela and Hiram mean?

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

Are Lela and Hiram boy or girl names?

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