Lyla
Arabic girl's name meaning “night”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Meaning
- night
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #98
- Born in 2023
- 2,655
- Peak year
- 2024 (#83)
Meaning & origin
Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.
Is Lyla an Arabic name?
Yes — Lyla is an Arabic name meaning "night". Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lyla ranked #98 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,655 US girls were given the name Lyla.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #83 in 2024
“Unranked” means Lyla was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Lyla
Lyla is spelled L-Y-L-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Lila, Layla, Lilah.
Variants
Lila, Layla, Lilah
Lyla: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla is a Arabic name meaning "night". Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.
Where does the name Lyla come from?
Lyla is of Arabic origin. Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.
Is Lyla a boy or a girl name?
Lyla is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Lyla?
In 2023, 2,655 US girls were given the name Lyla.
Is Lyla a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lyla ranked #98 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Lyla?
Lyla is spelled L-Y-L-A. Related spellings include Lila, Layla, Lilah.
What is Lyla short for?
Lyla is often used as a short form of Lila or Layla or Lilah, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Lyla?
In 2023, 2,655 US girls were given the name Lyla. In the latest US data, Lyla ranked #98 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Lyla an Arabic name?
Yes — Lyla is an Arabic name meaning "night". Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.
What does Lyla mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Lyla means "night". Lyla is a modern spelling of Lila and Layla, from the Arabic for 'night'.