Haven vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Haven Rank #202
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

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 Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Haven and Lyla mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Haven and Lyla boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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