Lylah vs Madilyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lylah Rank #545
Madilyn Rank #420

Madilyn is more popular, ranked #420 vs #545 for Lylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Madilyn ___

  • Madilyn Rose
  • Madilyn Grace
  • Madilyn Claire
  • Madilyn Faith
  • Madilyn Anne
  • Madilyn Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

If you choose Madilyn

Abigail Olivia Charlotte Landon Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lylah or Madilyn more popular?

Madilyn is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Lylah and Madilyn mean?

Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Madilyn means "high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lylah and Madilyn boy or girl names?

Lylah is primarily a girl name. Madilyn is primarily a girl name.

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