Leyla vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leyla

Girl #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Azerbaijani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
499
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Layla, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leyla Rank #601
Yara Rank #578

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 vs #601 for Leyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leyla ___

  • Leyla Rose
  • Leyla Jade
  • Leyla Seren
  • Leyla Noor
  • Leyla Yasmine
  • Leyla Grace

Yara ___

  • Yara Sofia
  • Yara Lena
  • Yara Grace
  • Yara Marie
  • Yara Elise
  • Yara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leyla

Zara Noor Yasmin Karim Dario

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leyla or Yara more popular?

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Leyla at #601 in the United States.

What do Leyla and Yara mean?

Leyla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Leyla and Yara boy or girl names?

Leyla is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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