Layla
Arabic girl's name meaning “night”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Meaning
- night
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #30
- Born in 2023
- 5,698
- Peak year
- 2018 (#27)
Meaning & origin
Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.
Is Layla an Arabic name?
Yes — Layla is an Arabic name meaning "night". Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Layla ranked #30 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,698 US girls were given the name Layla.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #27 in 2018
“Unranked” means Layla was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Layla
Layla is spelled L-A-Y-L-A — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Leila, Laila.
Variants
Leila, Laila
Layla: frequently asked questions
What does the name Layla mean?
Layla is a Arabic name meaning "night". Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.
Where does the name Layla come from?
Layla is of Arabic origin. Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.
Is Layla a boy or a girl name?
Layla is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Layla?
In 2023, 5,698 US girls were given the name Layla.
Is Layla a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Layla ranked #30 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Layla?
Layla is spelled L-A-Y-L-A. Related spellings include Leila, Laila.
What is Layla short for?
Layla is often used as a short form of Leila or Laila, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Layla?
In 2023, 5,698 US girls were given the name Layla. In the latest US data, Layla ranked #30 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Layla an Arabic name?
Yes — Layla is an Arabic name meaning "night". Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.
What does Layla mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Layla means "night". Layla comes from the Arabic for 'night'. It is famous from the classic Arabic love story of Layla and Majnun, and from the Eric Clapton song 'Layla'.