Kathleen vs Laylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
Laylah Rank #1,059

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

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 Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose Laylah

Zara Amara Yusuf Khalil Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Laylah more popular?

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Laylah mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Laylah means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Kathleen and Laylah boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Laylah is primarily a girl name.

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