Lailah vs Reem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lailah

Girl #1,116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,116
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lala, Lily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Reem

Girl #1,306 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"white antelope, gazelle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Gulf Arab Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lailah Rank #1,116
Reem Rank #1,306

Lailah is more popular, ranked #1116 vs #1306 for Reem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lailah ___

  • Lailah Rose
  • Lailah Marie
  • Lailah Grace
  • Lailah Jade
  • Lailah Simone
  • Lailah Faith

Reem ___

  • Reem Nour
  • Reem Layla
  • Reem Fatima
  • Reem Sara
  • Reem Hana
  • Reem Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lailah

Zara Amir Yasmine Khalil Nadia

If you choose Reem

Layan Hessa Maryam Khalid Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lailah or Reem more popular?

Lailah is more popular, ranked #1116 compared to Reem at #1306 in the United States.

What do Lailah and Reem mean?

Lailah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Reem means "white antelope, gazelle" (Arabic origin).

Are Lailah and Reem boy or girl names?

Lailah is primarily a girl name. Reem is primarily a girl name.

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