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Khadija vs Layan

Which is more popular?
Khadija and Layan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
KhadijaLayan
Meaning Early-born child Softness, gentleness
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation kha-DEE-jah lay-AAN
Syllables 3 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (258)2025 (329)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Khadija Layan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeKhadijaLayan
2020s 1,295 1,458
2010s 1,555 1,427
2000s 963 325
1990s 826 15
1980s 379 0
1970s 215 0
1960s 38 0

What does Khadija mean?

Khadija (خديجة, Khadija) is classically explained from the root kh-d-j with the sense of an 'early' or premature birth. Its prominence comes above all from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to accept Islam, so the name's religious and historical weight dominates its everyday meaning.

What does Layan mean?

Layan (ليان) comes from the Arabic root l-y-n ('to be soft'), carrying the sense of softness, gentleness and an easy, comfortable life. Some sources add a secondary 'ease/prosperity of living' nuance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Khadija or Layan more popular?

Khadija and Layan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Khadija and Layan?

Khadija means Early-born child (arabic origin), while Layan means Softness, gentleness (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Khadija or Layan?

In US records, Khadija first appears in 0 and Layan in 0, so Khadija has the longer recorded history.