Amelia vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laila

Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
839
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lyla, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Laila Rank #371

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #371 for Laila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Laila ___

  • Laila Rose
  • Laila Grace
  • Laila Marie
  • Laila Jade
  • Laila Noor
  • Laila Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Laila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Laila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Laila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.

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