Celeste vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celeste

Girl #198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Italian English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#198
Total SSA Count
1,556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cele

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Celeste Rank #198
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #198 for Celeste.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

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 Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Celeste at #198 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Layla mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Celeste and Layla boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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