Layla vs Leah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layla

Girl #37 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl meaning night

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
5,305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla

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Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layla Rank #37
Leah Rank #53

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #53 for Leah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layla ___

  • Layla Rose
  • Layla Grace
  • Layla Mae
  • Layla Jean
  • Layla Anne
  • Layla Claire

Leah ___

  • Leah Grace
  • Leah Anne
  • Leah Marie
  • Leah Rose
  • Leah Jane
  • Leah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Leah

Rachel Jacob Hannah Eli Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Leah more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Leah at #53 in the United States.

What do Layla and Leah mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin).

Are Layla and Leah boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Leah is primarily a girl name.

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