Kira vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kira

Girl #455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, beam of light"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish Russian American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Laila

Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
839
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lyla, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Kira Rank #455
Laila Rank #371

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 vs #455 for Kira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kira ___

  • Kira Grace
  • Kira Lynn
  • Kira Rose
  • Kira Marie
  • Kira Nicole
  • Kira Jane

Laila ___

  • Laila Rose
  • Laila Grace
  • Laila Marie
  • Laila Jade
  • Laila Noor
  • Laila Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Laila more popular?

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Kira at #455 in the United States.

What do Kira and Laila mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Kira and Laila boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.

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