Chloe vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chloe Rank #20
Lyla Rank #83

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 vs #83 for Lyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Lyla more popular?

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Lyla mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Chloe and Lyla boy or girl names?

Chloe is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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