Layla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Layla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Layla?
Layla is spelled L-A-Y-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Layla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Layla is commonly interpreted to mean “night” or “dark beauty” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Layla is associated with Arabic origins, where it is used as a feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- LAY-lah · 2 syllables
Layla Popularity in 2025
Rank#36
Recorded Births5,338
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #36 and recorded 13 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Layla Mean?
Layla is commonly interpreted to mean “night” or “dark beauty” in Arabic.
Origin: Layla is associated with Arabic origins, where it is used as a feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Layla?
PronunciationLAY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Layla?
- History
- The name Layla appears in classical Arabic literature, notably in the romantic narrative of Layla and Majnun, contributing to its cultural prominence.
Layla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5,338 | #36 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,325 | #37 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,703 | #30 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,096 | #29 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,356 | #24 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6,228 | #24 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6,523 | #23 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6,512 | #27 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6,335 | #26 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,300 | #30 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,348 | #30 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6,466 | #29 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6,490 | #30 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6,279 | #31 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6,088 | #35 |
| 2011 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
When Was Layla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
6,523 recorded births
National rank #23
2018 · Girls
6,512 recorded births
National rank #27
2013 · Girls
6,490 recorded births
National rank #30
2014 · Girls
6,466 recorded births
National rank #29
Where Layla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #10 | 26 |
| NM | #16 | 36 |
| CT | #21 | 77 |
| ME | #21 | 26 |
| NJ | #23 | 186 |
| WV | #24 | 35 |
| WY | #24 | 9 |
| MI | #26 | 170 |