Ikhlas vs Leelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ikhlas

Girl #6,641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sincerity, purity of intention"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Somali Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ikh

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Leelah

Girl #6,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,548
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Leela

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Popularity Comparison

Ikhlas Rank #6,641
Leelah Rank #6,548

Leelah is more popular, ranked #6548 vs #6641 for Ikhlas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ikhlas ___

  • Ikhlas Noor
  • Ikhlas Fatima
  • Ikhlas Zainab
  • Ikhlas Amira
  • Ikhlas Hana
  • Ikhlas Layla

Leelah ___

  • Leelah Rose
  • Leelah Grace
  • Leelah Marie
  • Leelah Anne
  • Leelah Jane
  • Leelah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ikhlas

Amal Iman Tawakkul Sabr Rahma

If you choose Leelah

Layla Aria Zara Nadia Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ikhlas or Leelah more popular?

Leelah is more popular, ranked #6548 compared to Ikhlas at #6641 in the United States.

What do Ikhlas and Leelah mean?

Ikhlas means "sincerity, purity of intention" (Arabic origin). Leelah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Ikhlas and Leelah boy or girl names?

Ikhlas is primarily a girl name. Leelah is primarily a girl name.

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