Laylah

Meaning of Laylah

Laylah means "night." It refers to the darkness and beauty of the night sky.

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

Popularity of Laylah

After ranking as high as #594 in 2014, Laylah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Laylah

• Layla Elwi
  Egyptian actress
• Layla Kardan
  Iranian DJ and producer
• Layla Anna-Lee
  British television presenter
• Layla Moran
  British politician
• Layla Kayleigh
  British television personality

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Questions about the name Laylah

What does the name Laylah mean?

Laylah means laylah means "night." it refers to the darkness and beauty of the night sky, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Laylah?

Laylah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Laylah most popular?

Laylah peaked at #594 in 2014.