Lela vs Sofiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #2,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Greek sophos

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Lela Rank #2,191

Sofiya Rank #2,310

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #2310 for Sofiya.

Is Lela or Sofiya more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Sofiya at #2310 in the United States.

What do Lela and Sofiya mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Sofiya means "wisdom, knowledge" (Greek sophos origin).

Are Lela and Sofiya boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Sofiya is primarily a girl name.