Bella vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, lovely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#109
Total SSA Count
2,469
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Belle

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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

Bella Rank #109
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #109 for Bella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

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 Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Bella and Layla mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Bella and Layla boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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