Rayla vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayla

Girl #1,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light, beam of grace"

Origin: Modern American blend

American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

✓ All Clear

Rayla Rank #1,776

Lela Rank #2,191

Rayla is more popular, ranked #1776 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Rayla or Lela more popular?

Rayla is more popular, ranked #1776 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Rayla and Lela mean?

Rayla means "shining light, beam of grace" (Modern American blend origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Rayla and Lela boy or girl names?

Rayla is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.