Lyla vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Boy #32,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty (beautiful night)"

Origin: Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,323
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lyla Rank #32,323
Estes Rank #31,754

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 vs #32323 for Lyla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Estes more popular?

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 compared to Lyla at #32323 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Estes mean?

Lyla means "night, dark beauty (beautiful night)" (Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Lyla and Estes boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.

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