Laila vs Nyla

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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Nyla

Girl #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"winner, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#230
Total SSA Count
1,339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laila Rank #371
Nyla Rank #230

Nyla is more popular, ranked #230 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

Nyla ___

  • Nyla Grace
  • Nyla Rose
  • Nyla Jade
  • Nyla Marie
  • Nyla Faith
  • Nyla Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Nyla

Zara Layla Kyla Maya Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Nyla more popular?

Nyla is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Nyla mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Nyla means "winner, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are Laila and Nyla boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Nyla is primarily a girl name.

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