Lylah vs Mae

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
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lylah or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Lylah and Mae mean?

Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lylah and Mae boy or girl names?

Lylah is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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