Lailah vs Shay

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

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Shay

Girl #1,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stately, admirable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lailah Rank #1,116
Shay Rank #1,156

Lailah is more popular, ranked #1116 vs #1156 for Shay.

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

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lailah

Zara Amir Yasmine Khalil Nadia

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lailah or Shay more popular?

Lailah is more popular, ranked #1116 compared to Shay at #1156 in the United States.

What do Lailah and Shay mean?

Lailah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lailah and Shay boy or girl names?

Lailah is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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