Isha vs Laylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laylah

Girl #1,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,059
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla, Lala

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Isha Rank #1,203
Laylah Rank #1,059

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 vs #1203 for Isha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isha ___

  • Isha Grace
  • Isha Priya
  • Isha Noor
  • Isha Amara
  • Isha Layla
  • Isha Faith

Laylah ___

  • Laylah Rose
  • Laylah Grace
  • Laylah Mae
  • Laylah Rae
  • Laylah Dawn
  • Laylah Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isha

Arjun Zara Anika Rohan Leila

If you choose Laylah

Zara Amara Yusuf Khalil Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isha or Laylah more popular?

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 compared to Isha at #1203 in the United States.

What do Isha and Laylah mean?

Isha means "woman, female" (Hebrew origin). Laylah means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Isha and Laylah boy or girl names?

Isha is primarily a girl name. Laylah is primarily a girl name.

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