Amirah vs Leyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amirah

Girl #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#464
Total SSA Count
675
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

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Leyla

Girl #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Azerbaijani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
499
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Layla, Lay

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Popularity Comparison

Amirah Rank #464
Leyla Rank #601

Amirah is more popular, ranked #464 vs #601 for Leyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amirah ___

  • Amirah Grace
  • Amirah Jade
  • Amirah Rose
  • Amirah Simone
  • Amirah Nicole
  • Amirah Faith

Leyla ___

  • Leyla Rose
  • Leyla Jade
  • Leyla Seren
  • Leyla Noor
  • Leyla Yasmine
  • Leyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amirah

Zara Layla Nadia Imani Jabari

If you choose Leyla

Zara Noor Yasmin Karim Dario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amirah or Leyla more popular?

Amirah is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Leyla at #601 in the United States.

What do Amirah and Leyla mean?

Amirah means "commander" (Arabic origin). Leyla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Amirah and Leyla boy or girl names?

Amirah is primarily a girl name. Leyla is primarily a girl name.

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