Alana vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alana

Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Allie

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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

Alana Rank #143
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #143 for Alana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alana ___

  • Alana Grace
  • Alana Marie
  • Alana Rose
  • Alana Faith
  • Alana Jane
  • Alana Claire

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 Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Layla mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Alana and Layla boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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