Laila vs Mycol

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
Mycol Rank #42,101

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 vs #42101 for Mycol.

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

Mycol ___

  • Mycol James
  • Mycol Dean
  • Mycol Ray
  • Mycol Lee
  • Mycol Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Mycol

Rylan Kaiden Brayden Jaylen Cassidy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Mycol more popular?

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Mycol at #42101 in the United States.

What do Laila and Mycol mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Mycol means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laila and Mycol boy or girl names?

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

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