Laylah vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laylah

Girl #1,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,059
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layla, Lala

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Laylah Rank #1,059
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #1059 for Laylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laylah ___

  • Laylah Rose
  • Laylah Grace
  • Laylah Mae
  • Laylah Rae
  • Laylah Dawn
  • Laylah Jade

Onyx ___

  • Onyx James
  • Onyx Cole
  • Onyx Reed
  • Onyx Sage
  • Onyx Atlas
  • Onyx Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laylah

Zara Amara Yusuf Khalil Nadia

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laylah or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Laylah at #1059 in the United States.

What do Laylah and Onyx mean?

Laylah means "night" (Arabic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Laylah and Onyx boy or girl names?

Laylah is primarily a girl name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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