Ilias vs Layth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilias

Boy #2,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Arabic Turkish Albanian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilia, Eli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Layth

Boy #2,316 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Jordanian Syrian Iraqi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,316
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laie, Laykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilias Rank #2,193
Layth Rank #2,316

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #2316 for Layth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilias ___

  • Ilias Konstantinos
  • Ilias George
  • Ilias Alexander
  • Ilias Nikolaos
  • Ilias Petros
  • Ilias Christos

Layth ___

  • Layth Mahmoud
  • Layth Omar
  • Layth Tariq
  • Layth Hassan
  • Layth Khalil
  • Layth Ziad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilias

Stavros Demetria Nikos Thea Alexios

If you choose Layth

Tariq Ziad Rania Lina Sana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilias or Layth more popular?

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Layth at #2316 in the United States.

What do Ilias and Layth mean?

Ilias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Layth means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Ilias and Layth boy or girl names?

Ilias is primarily a boy name. Layth is primarily a boy name.

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