Fatimah vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatimah

Girl #2,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who weans or abstains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fatu

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Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lay

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Popularity Comparison

Fatimah Rank #2,304
Lela Rank #2,191

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #2304 for Fatimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatimah ___

  • Fatimah Zahra
  • Fatimah Noor
  • Fatimah Aisha
  • Fatimah Maryam
  • Fatimah Sana
  • Fatimah Layla

Lela ___

  • Lela Rose
  • Lela Marie
  • Lela Grace
  • Lela Jane
  • Lela Noelle
  • Lela Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatimah

Hassan Hussein Maryam Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Lela

Layla Nadia Sana Rania Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatimah or Lela more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Fatimah at #2304 in the United States.

What do Fatimah and Lela mean?

Fatimah means "one who weans or abstains" (Arabic origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Fatimah and Lela boy or girl names?

Fatimah is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.

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