Isra vs Leilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isra

Girl #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nocturnal journey, night travel"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy

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Leilah

Girl #1,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Swahili Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,752
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Isra Rank #1,617
Leilah Rank #1,752

Isra is more popular, ranked #1617 vs #1752 for Leilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isra ___

  • Isra Fatima
  • Isra Noor
  • Isra Zara
  • Isra Layla
  • Isra Amira
  • Isra Dina

Leilah ___

  • Leilah Rose
  • Leilah Grace
  • Leilah Marie
  • Leilah Joy
  • Leilah Pearl
  • Leilah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isra

Nour Yara Lina Omar Zaid

If you choose Leilah

Zara Yasmin Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isra or Leilah more popular?

Isra is more popular, ranked #1617 compared to Leilah at #1752 in the United States.

What do Isra and Leilah mean?

Isra means "nocturnal journey, night travel" (Arabic origin). Leilah means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Isra and Leilah boy or girl names?

Isra is primarily a girl name. Leilah is primarily a girl name.

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