Esme vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
901
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Laila Rank #371

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #371 for Laila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esme ___

  • Esme Rose
  • Esme Pearl
  • Esme Violet
  • Esme Gray
  • Esme Wren
  • Esme June

Laila ___

  • Laila Rose
  • Laila Grace
  • Laila Marie
  • Laila Jade
  • Laila Noor
  • Laila Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Laila more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Esme and Laila mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Esme and Laila boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.

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