Amiri vs Laylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Laylah Rank #1,059

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #1059 for Laylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Laylah ___

  • Laylah Rose
  • Laylah Grace
  • Laylah Mae
  • Laylah Rae
  • Laylah Dawn
  • Laylah Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Laylah

Zara Amara Yusuf Khalil Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Laylah more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Laylah at #1059 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Laylah mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Laylah means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Amiri and Laylah boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Laylah is primarily a girl name.

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