Layla

Meaning of Layla

Layla means "night." It refers to the beauty and mystery of the night.

Layla has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Layla

Layla has held fairly steady, sitting around #36 in 2025 after peaking at #23 in 2019.

Notable people named Layla

• Layla El
  British R&B singer
• Layla Moran
  British Liberal Democrat politician
• Layla Anna-Lee
  British television presenter
• Layla Kayleigh
  British television personality
• Layla Carter
  American adult film actress

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Questions about the name Layla

What does the name Layla mean?

Layla means layla means "night." it refers to the beauty and mystery of the night, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Layla a boy's or a girl's name?

Layla is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Layla?

In 2025, Layla ranked #36 for girls, up from #37 the year before.

When was Layla most popular?

Layla peaked at #23 in 2019.