Layla
Layla first appears in US records in 1950. It peaked in 2019, when 6,523 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,338.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Layla popular?
Steady Layla has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 35,046 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63,242 | |
| 2000s | 26,209 | |
| 1990s | 2,189 | |
| 1980s | 1,052 | |
| 1970s | 1,355 | |
| 1960s | 24 | |
| 1950s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Layla mean?
From Arabic 'layl' meaning 'night'. Famous from the classical Arabic/Persian love story of Layla and Majnun.
Nicknames for Layla
- Lay
Variants & spellings
- Leila
- Laila
- Leyla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Layla mean?
Layla means night. From Arabic 'layl' meaning 'night'. Famous from the classical Arabic/Persian love story of Layla and Majnun.
What is the origin of the name Layla?
Layla is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Layla?
Layla is pronounced “LAY-lah.”
Is Layla a boy or a girl name?
Layla is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Layla a popular name right now?
Layla has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Layla?
In 2025, Layla ranked #36 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Layla most popular?
Layla was most popular in 2019, when about 6,523 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Layla?
Common nicknames for Layla include Lay.
What names are similar to Layla?
Names similar to Layla include Lila, Amara, Zara, Aaliyah.
What names go well with Layla?
arabic names that pair well with Layla include Adam, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir, Omar.