Khadija vs Laylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khadija

Girl #1,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, dignified"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khaddy, Dija, KJ

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Khadija Rank #1,074
Laylah Rank #1,059

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 vs #1074 for Khadija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khadija ___

  • Khadija Rose
  • Khadija Marie
  • Khadija Grace
  • Khadija Amina
  • Khadija Fatima
  • Khadija Nour

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 Khadija

Fatima Aisha Zara Omar Ibrahim

If you choose Laylah

Zara Amara Yusuf Khalil Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khadija or Laylah more popular?

Laylah is more popular, ranked #1059 compared to Khadija at #1074 in the United States.

What do Khadija and Laylah mean?

Khadija means "trustworthy, dignified" (Arabic origin). Laylah means "night" (Arabic origin).

Are Khadija and Laylah boy or girl names?

Khadija is primarily a girl name. Laylah is primarily a girl name.

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