Layla vs Mia

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
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37 for Layla.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Layla at #37 in the United States.

What do Layla and Mia mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Layla and Mia boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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