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Layan vs Khadija

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

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Layan or Khadija more popular?

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

What is the difference between Layan and Khadija?

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

Which name is older, Layan or Khadija?

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