Hazel 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

Hazel Rank #19
Lyla Rank #83

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #83 for Lyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

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 Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Lyla more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Lyla mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Hazel and Lyla boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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