Laila vs Maryam

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

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Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Laila Rank #371
Maryam Rank #390

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 vs #390 for Maryam.

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

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Maryam more popular?

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Laila and Maryam mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Maryam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Egyptian/Hebrew origin).

Are Laila and Maryam boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Maryam is primarily a girl name.

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