Laila vs Samara

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
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 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

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Samara mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Laila and Samara boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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