Laina vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laina

Girl #2,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright light, torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,281
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Lane

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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

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Popularity Comparison

Laina Rank #2,281
Polly Rank #2,192

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 vs #2281 for Laina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laina ___

  • Laina Rose
  • Laina Grace
  • Laina Marie
  • Laina Nicole
  • Laina Elizabeth
  • Laina Claire

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laina

Mila Nora Cora Stella Lyra

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laina or Polly more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Laina at #2281 in the United States.

What do Laina and Polly mean?

Laina means "bright light, torch" (Greek origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Laina and Polly boy or girl names?

Laina is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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