Layla vs Savannah

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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Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Layla Rank #37
Savannah Rank #107

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 vs #107 for Savannah.

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

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Savannah more popular?

Layla is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Savannah at #107 in the United States.

What do Layla and Savannah mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin).

Are Layla and Savannah boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Savannah is primarily a girl name.

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