Amina vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amina

Girl #307 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Honest, truthful"

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim Swahili Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,000
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mina, Minnie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Laila Rank #371

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #371 for Laila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

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 Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Laila more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Amina and Laila mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Amina and Laila boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.

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