Lyla

Meaning of Lyla

Lyla often means 'night' or 'dark beauty,' drawing from its Arabic roots. It can also be considered a variant of the French name 'Lilac'.

Lyla has Arabic, French roots — browse every Arabic, French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lyla

Lyla is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #80 in 2025 from #867 in 2005.

Notable people named Lyla

• Lila Downs
  Mexican-American singer and songwriter
• Lila Rose
  American anti-abortion activist
• Lila Tretikov
  Wikimedia Foundation executive director
• Lila Cockrell
  Former Mayor of San Antonio
• Lila Kedrova
  Russian-born actress

Questions about the name Lyla

What does the name Lyla mean?

Lyla means lyla often means 'night' or 'dark beauty,' drawing from its arabic roots. it can also be considered a variant of the french name 'lilac', and it comes from Arabic, French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lyla?

In 2025, Lyla ranked #80 for girls, up from #83 the year before.

When was Lyla most popular?

Lyla peaked at #80 in 2025.