Lyla vs Reva

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

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Reva

Girl #2,717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rain, divine blessing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,717
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lyla Rank #83
Reva Rank #2,717

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 vs #2717 for Reva.

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

Reva ___

  • Reva Rose
  • Reva Marie
  • Reva Jane
  • Reva Claire
  • Reva Anne
  • Reva Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

If you choose Reva

Ezra Naomi Arlo Delia Sol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Reva more popular?

Lyla is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Reva at #2717 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Reva mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin). Reva means "rain, divine blessing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyla and Reva boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a girl name. Reva is primarily a girl name.

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