Leila vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leila

Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#267
Total SSA Count
1,191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lay

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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Leila Rank #267
Raya Rank #363

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 vs #363 for Raya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leila ___

  • Leila Grace
  • Leila Marie
  • Leila Rose
  • Leila Sophia
  • Leila Anne
  • Leila Jade

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leila

Zara Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leila or Raya more popular?

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 compared to Raya at #363 in the United States.

What do Leila and Raya mean?

Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leila and Raya boy or girl names?

Leila is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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