Name comparison · girl names
Leila vs. Lyla
In 2025, Lyla leads at #80 among U.S. girls' names, with Leila at #259. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Leila | Lyla |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #259 | #80 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,193 | 3,089 |
| All-time peak | #163 in 1880 | #80 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 20 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#30) | North Dakota (#40) |