Layla vs Melody

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

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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layla Rank #37
Melody Rank #91

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #91 for Melody.

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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Melody more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Layla and Melody mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Layla and Melody boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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