Hafsah vs Leylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hafsah

Girl #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, collecting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hafsa, Hafs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leylah

Girl #3,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,615
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hafsah Rank #3,610
Leylah Rank #3,615

Hafsah is more popular, ranked #3610 vs #3615 for Leylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hafsah ___

  • Hafsah Nur
  • Hafsah Zahra
  • Hafsah Maryam
  • Hafsah Fatima
  • Hafsah Aisha
  • Hafsah Amira

Leylah ___

  • Leylah Rose
  • Leylah Grace
  • Leylah Mae
  • Leylah Jade
  • Leylah Nicole
  • Leylah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hafsah

Aisha Fatima Zainab Omar Hassan

If you choose Leylah

Zara Amara Yasmine Khalil Ayaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hafsah or Leylah more popular?

Hafsah is more popular, ranked #3610 compared to Leylah at #3615 in the United States.

What do Hafsah and Leylah mean?

Hafsah means "gathering, collecting" (Arabic origin). Leylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Hafsah and Leylah boy or girl names?

Hafsah is primarily a girl name. Leylah is primarily a girl name.

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