Adalynn vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adalynn Rank #163
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #163 for Adalynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adalynn ___

  • Adalynn Rose
  • Adalynn Grace
  • Adalynn Mae
  • Adalynn Claire
  • Adalynn Jane
  • Adalynn 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 Adalynn

Evelyn Charlotte Oliver Henry Penelope

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adalynn or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Adalynn at #163 in the United States.

What do Adalynn and Layla mean?

Adalynn means "noble, nobility" (Old German origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Adalynn and Layla boy or girl names?

Adalynn is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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