Lorelei vs Lylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Lylah Rank #545

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #545 for Lylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Lylah more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Lylah mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Lorelei and Lylah boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Lylah is primarily a girl name.

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