Hana vs Leyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leyla

Girl #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Azerbaijani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
499
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Layla, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hana Rank #708
Leyla Rank #601

Leyla is more popular, ranked #601 vs #708 for Hana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hana ___

  • Hana Rose
  • Hana Mae
  • Hana Jane
  • Hana Claire
  • Hana Lee
  • Hana Sky

Leyla ___

  • Leyla Rose
  • Leyla Jade
  • Leyla Seren
  • Leyla Noor
  • Leyla Yasmine
  • Leyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hana

Mika Sora Kenji Riku Mei

If you choose Leyla

Zara Noor Yasmin Karim Dario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hana or Leyla more popular?

Leyla is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Hana at #708 in the United States.

What do Hana and Leyla mean?

Hana means "flower" (Japanese origin). Leyla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Hana and Leyla boy or girl names?

Hana is primarily a girl name. Leyla is primarily a girl name.

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