Abigail vs Lyla

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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Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Lyla Rank #83

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #83 for Lyla.

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

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Lyla more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Lyla mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Abigail and Lyla boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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