Leilah vs Zion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Z

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leilah Rank #1,752
Zion Rank #151

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 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

Zion ___

  • Zion James
  • Zion Michael
  • Zion David
  • Zion Emmanuel
  • Zion Elijah
  • Zion Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leilah

Zara Yasmin Omar Cyrus Nadia

If you choose Zion

Judah Eden Elijah Naomi Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leilah or Zion more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Leilah at #1752 in the United States.

What do Leilah and Zion mean?

Leilah means "night" (Arabic origin). Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leilah and Zion boy or girl names?

Leilah is primarily a girl name. Zion is primarily a boy name.

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