Aisha vs Lylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Lylah Rank #545

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #545 for Lylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Lylah more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Lylah mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Aisha and Lylah boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Lylah is primarily a girl name.

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