Lyla vs Sadie

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
Sadie Rank #57

Sadie is more popular, ranked #57 vs #83 for Lyla.

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

Sadie ___

  • Sadie Mae
  • Sadie Grace
  • Sadie Rose
  • Sadie Ann
  • Sadie Lynn
  • Sadie Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

If you choose Sadie

Lily Ellie Henry Finn Maggie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Sadie more popular?

Sadie is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Sadie mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin). Sadie means "diminutive of Sarah" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lyla and Sadie boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a girl name. Sadie is primarily a girl name.

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