Kilyam vs Lyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kilyam Rank #32,274
Lyla Rank #83

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #32274 for Kilyam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kilyam ___

No pairings available yet.

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kilyam

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If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilyam or Lyla more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Kilyam at #32274 in the United States.

What do Kilyam and Lyla mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Kilyam and Lyla boy or girl names?

Kilyam is primarily a boy name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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