Lillian vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

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Lillian Rank #54

Laila Rank #371

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #371 for Laila.

Is Lillian or Laila more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Laila mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Lillian and Laila boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.