Lyla vs Omi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lyla Rank #83
Omi Rank #14,105

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #14105 for Omi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Omi ___

  • Omi Grace
  • Omi Marie
  • Omi Joy
  • Omi Suki
  • Omi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

If you choose Omi

Yuki Mia Kemi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Omi more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Omi at #14105 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Omi mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin). Omi means "water" (Yoruba origin).

Are Lyla and Omi boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a girl name. Omi is primarily a girl name.

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