Lela vs Samaira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lay

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Samaira

Girl #2,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle evening breeze"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,216
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Samai, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Lela Rank #2,191
Samaira Rank #2,216

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #2216 for Samaira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lela ___

  • Lela Rose
  • Lela Marie
  • Lela Grace
  • Lela Jane
  • Lela Noelle
  • Lela Simone

Samaira ___

  • Samaira Rose
  • Samaira Zara
  • Samaira Noor
  • Samaira Jade
  • Samaira Grace
  • Samaira Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lela

Layla Nadia Sana Rania Tariq

If you choose Samaira

Amira Zara Layla Aria Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lela or Samaira more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Samaira at #2216 in the United States.

What do Lela and Samaira mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Samaira means "gentle evening breeze" (Arabic origin).

Are Lela and Samaira boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Samaira is primarily a girl name.

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