Abigail vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
5,499
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

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Layla

Girl #37 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl meaning night

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
5,305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Layla Rank #37

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #37 for Layla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigail ___

  • Abigail Grace
  • Abigail Rose
  • Abigail Jane
  • Abigail Mae
  • Abigail Elizabeth
  • Abigail Kate

Layla ___

  • Layla Rose
  • Layla Grace
  • Layla Mae
  • Layla Jean
  • Layla Anne
  • Layla Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Layla more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Layla at #37 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Layla mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Abigail and Layla boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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