Donnis 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
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Popularity Comparison

Donnis Rank #32,408
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #32408 for Donnis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donnis ___

No pairings available yet.

Lyla ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Donnis

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If you choose Lyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donnis or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Donnis at #32408 in the United States.

What do Donnis and Lyla mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Donnis and Lyla boy or girl names?

Donnis is primarily a boy name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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