Laila vs Raya

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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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Laila Rank #371
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 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

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Raya mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laila and Raya boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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