Layth vs Zaki

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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Zaki

Boy #2,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virtuous, righteous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,441
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki

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Popularity Comparison

Layth Rank #2,316
Zaki Rank #2,441

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 vs #2441 for Zaki.

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

Zaki ___

  • Zaki Hassan
  • Zaki Omar
  • Zaki Ibrahim
  • Zaki Tariq
  • Zaki Khalil
  • Zaki Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layth

Tariq Ziad Rania Lina Sana

If you choose Zaki

Zara Layla Omar Yusuf Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layth or Zaki more popular?

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 compared to Zaki at #2441 in the United States.

What do Layth and Zaki mean?

Layth means "lion" (Arabic origin). Zaki means "pure, virtuous, righteous" (Arabic origin).

Are Layth and Zaki boy or girl names?

Layth is primarily a boy name. Zaki is primarily a boy name.

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