Daisy vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daisy

Girl #76 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the daisy flower"

Origin: Latin (bellis perennis)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
3,091
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dais

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Daisy Rank #76
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #76 for Daisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daisy ___

  • Daisy Rose
  • Daisy Jane
  • Daisy Mae
  • Daisy Claire
  • Daisy Louise
  • Daisy June

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 Daisy

Violet Lily Ivy Jasper Finn

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daisy or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Daisy at #76 in the United States.

What do Daisy and Layla mean?

Daisy means "the daisy flower" (Latin (bellis perennis) origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Daisy and Layla boy or girl names?

Daisy is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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