Lyla vs Willow

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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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Lyla Rank #83
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyla or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Lyla and Willow mean?

Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Lyla and Willow boy or girl names?

Lyla is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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