Charlotte vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Layla Rank #37

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37 for Layla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Layla more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Layla at #37 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Layla mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Charlotte and Layla boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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