Leilah vs Sidra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidra

Girl #1,636 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"like a star, starlike"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sid, Siddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leilah Rank #1,752
Sidra Rank #1,636

Sidra is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1752 for Leilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leilah ___

  • Leilah Rose
  • Leilah Grace
  • Leilah Marie
  • Leilah Joy
  • Leilah Pearl
  • Leilah Simone

Sidra ___

  • Sidra Noor
  • Sidra Fatima
  • Sidra Maryam
  • Sidra Zainab
  • Sidra Iman
  • Sidra Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leilah

Zara Yasmin Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Sidra

Noor Zara Amira Hana Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leilah or Sidra more popular?

Sidra is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Leilah at #1752 in the United States.

What do Leilah and Sidra mean?

Leilah means "night" (Arabic origin). Sidra means "like a star, starlike" (Arabic origin).

Are Leilah and Sidra boy or girl names?

Leilah is primarily a girl name. Sidra is primarily a girl name.

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