Ivy vs Layla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivy Rank #36
Layla Rank #37

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #37 for Layla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

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 Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Layla more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Layla at #37 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Layla mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin).

Are Ivy and Layla boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Layla is primarily a girl name.

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