Lylah vs Maia

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
Maia Rank #459

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 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

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

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Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lylah or Maia more popular?

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Lylah and Maia mean?

Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Lylah and Maia boy or girl names?

Lylah is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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