Laila vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Laila Rank #371
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #371 for Laila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laila ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Liam mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Laila and Liam boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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