Lela vs Kayla

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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Girl #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown of laurels"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

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Lela Rank #2,191

Kayla Rank #336

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Kayla more popular?

Kayla is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Kayla mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Kayla means "crown of laurels" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lela and Kayla boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Kayla is primarily a girl name.