Lillian vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #37 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl meaning night

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Lillian Rank #54

Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #54 for Lillian.

Is Lillian or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Layla mean?

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

Are Lillian and Layla boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.