Alexandra vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandra

Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Russian Spanish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,387
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Alexa

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandra Rank #221
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #221 for Alexandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandra ___

  • Alexandra Rose
  • Alexandra Grace
  • Alexandra Jane
  • Alexandra Marie
  • Alexandra Kate
  • Alexandra Claire

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 Alexandra

Nicholas Sebastian Isabella Anastasia Victoria

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandra or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Alexandra at #221 in the United States.

What do Alexandra and Lyla mean?

Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Alexandra and Lyla boy or girl names?

Alexandra is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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