Esther vs Leila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leila

Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#267
Total SSA Count
1,191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esther Rank #131
Leila Rank #267

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 vs #267 for Leila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esther ___

  • Esther Rose
  • Esther Jane
  • Esther Mae
  • Esther Grace
  • Esther Violet
  • Esther Pearl

Leila ___

  • Leila Grace
  • Leila Marie
  • Leila Rose
  • Leila Sophia
  • Leila Anne
  • Leila Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esther

Ruth Agnes Sylvia Clement Jasper

If you choose Leila

Zara Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esther or Leila more popular?

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Leila at #267 in the United States.

What do Esther and Leila mean?

Esther means "star" (Persian origin). Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Esther and Leila boy or girl names?

Esther is primarily a girl name. Leila is primarily a girl name.

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