Bethany vs Lylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Lylah Rank #545

Lylah is more popular, ranked #545 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Lylah more popular?

Lylah is more popular, ranked #545 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Lylah mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Bethany and Lylah boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Lylah is primarily a girl name.

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