Lyla vs Estella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Boy #32,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty (beautiful night)"

Origin: Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila)

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Boy #31,433 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Latin

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Lyla Rank #32,323

Estella Rank #31,433

Estella is more popular, ranked #31433 vs #32323 for Lyla.

Is Lyla or Estella more popular?

Estella is more popular, ranked #31433 compared to Lyla at #32323 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Estella mean?

Lyla means "night, dark beauty (beautiful night)" (Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) origin). Estella means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Lyla and Estella boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a boy name. Estella is primarily a boy name.