Fatima vs Leila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Leila Rank #267

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Leila

Zara Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Leila more popular?

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Leila mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Fatima and Leila boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Leila is primarily a girl name.

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