Iris vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Dutch American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
3,124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Layla

Girl #37 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl meaning night

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
5,305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Layla Rank #37

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #71 for Iris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Layla ___

  • Layla Rose
  • Layla Grace
  • Layla Mae
  • Layla Jean
  • Layla Anne
  • Layla Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Layla more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Iris at #71 in the United States.

What do Iris and Layla mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Iris and Layla boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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