Layla vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Layla Rank #37
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layla

Zara Sofia Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layla or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Layla at #37 in the United States.

What do Layla and Theodore mean?

Layla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl meaning night origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Layla and Theodore boy or girl names?

Layla is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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