Hailey vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

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Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Lyla mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Hailey and Lyla boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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