Leila vs Zara

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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Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leila Rank #267
Zara Rank #234

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 vs #267 for Leila.

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

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leila

Zara Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leila or Zara more popular?

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Leila at #267 in the United States.

What do Leila and Zara mean?

Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Leila and Zara boy or girl names?

Leila is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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