Layla
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced LAY-lah
Verified name
What does Layla mean?
Night, dark beauty
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 35 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 50 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lay, Lala, Lulu
Variant: Leila, Laila, Lelah, Leyla
Related: Lila, Leyla, Lilah
Using Layla across cultures
Consistently ranked among top girl names globally.
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