Ajak vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Ajak Rank #32,465
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #32465 for Ajak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajak ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Ajak

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajak or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Ajak at #32465 in the United States.

What do Ajak and Lyla mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Ajak and Lyla boy or girl names?

Ajak is primarily a boy name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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