Lyla vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Theodore mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lyla and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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