Layla vs Lillian

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layla Rank #37
Lillian Rank #54

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #54 for Lillian.

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

Lillian ___

  • Lillian Rose
  • Lillian Grace
  • Lillian Mae
  • Lillian Marie
  • Lillian Anne
  • Lillian Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Lillian more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Layla and Lillian mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Layla and Lillian boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.

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