Alice vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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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

Alice Rank #62
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #62 for Alice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice 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 Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Alice and Layla mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Alice and Layla boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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