Gemma vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

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Layla

Girl #37 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl meaning night

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
5,305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla

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Popularity Comparison

Gemma Rank #203
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #203 for Gemma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Layla ___

  • Layla Rose
  • Layla Grace
  • Layla Mae
  • Layla Jean
  • Layla Anne
  • Layla Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemma or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Gemma at #203 in the United States.

What do Gemma and Layla mean?

Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Gemma and Layla boy or girl names?

Gemma is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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