Laila vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laila

Zara Amir Yasmine Kareem Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Theodore mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Laila and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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