Layth vs Shakur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layth

Boy #2,316 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Jordanian Syrian Iraqi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,316
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laie, Laykins

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Shakur

Boy #2,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grateful, thankful to God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,372
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shak

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Popularity Comparison

Layth Rank #2,316
Shakur Rank #2,372

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 vs #2372 for Shakur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layth ___

  • Layth Mahmoud
  • Layth Omar
  • Layth Tariq
  • Layth Hassan
  • Layth Khalil
  • Layth Ziad

Shakur ___

  • Shakur Ali
  • Shakur James
  • Shakur Malik
  • Shakur Omar
  • Shakur Rashid
  • Shakur Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layth

Tariq Ziad Rania Lina Sana

If you choose Shakur

Malik Jamal Amara Yasmin Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layth or Shakur more popular?

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 compared to Shakur at #2372 in the United States.

What do Layth and Shakur mean?

Layth means "lion" (Arabic origin). Shakur means "grateful, thankful to God" (Arabic origin).

Are Layth and Shakur boy or girl names?

Layth is primarily a boy name. Shakur is primarily a boy name.

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