Adoniram 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

Popularity Comparison

Adoniram Rank #15,800
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #15800 for Adoniram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adoniram ___

  • Adoniram James
  • Adoniram Joseph
  • Adoniram Thomas
  • Adoniram Lee
  • Adoniram Paul
  • Adoniram David

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 Adoniram

Zebulon Ezra Jedediah Lemuel Hezekiah

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adoniram or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Adoniram at #15800 in the United States.

What do Adoniram and Layla mean?

Adoniram means "The lord is high" (Hebrew origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Adoniram and Layla boy or girl names?

Adoniram is primarily a boy name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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