Lyla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lyla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lyla?
Lyla is spelled L-Y-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lyla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from a variant of the name Lila, which may mean “night” or “dark beauty” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Lyla is commonly considered a variant spelling of Lila, a name with several proposed origins including Arabic and Sanskrit influences.
- Pronunciation
- LY-lah · 2 syllables
Lyla Popularity in 2025
Rank#80
Recorded Births3,089
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #80 and recorded 135 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 Lyla Mean?
Derived from a variant of the name Lila, which may mean “night” or “dark beauty” in Arabic.
Origin: Lyla is commonly considered a variant spelling of Lila, a name with several proposed origins including Arabic and Sanskrit influences.
How Do You Pronounce Lyla?
PronunciationLY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lyla?
- History
- The name Lyla has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Lyla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,089 | #80 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,954 | #83 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,659 | #99 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,665 | #105 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,521 | #110 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,307 | #118 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,449 | #121 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,306 | #128 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,269 | #131 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,224 | #138 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,276 | #141 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,383 | #141 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,082 | #154 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,225 | #146 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,416 | #127 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,291 | #135 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,071 | #154 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,508 | #223 |
| 2007 | Girls | 887 | #367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 449 | #642 |
| 2005 | Girls | 293 | #863 |
| 2004 | Girls | 208 | #1,099 |
| 2003 | Girls | 197 | #1,117 |
When Was Lyla 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.
2025 · Girls
3,089 recorded births
National rank #80
2024 · Girls
2,954 recorded births
National rank #83
2022 · Girls
2,665 recorded births
National rank #105
2023 · Girls
2,659 recorded births
National rank #99
Where Lyla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #40 | 16 |
| UT | #42 | 72 |
| NE | #47 | 31 |
| MN | #54 | 74 |
| MO | #55 | 79 |
| ME | #57 | 15 |
| CO | #61 | 77 |
| IA | #61 | 41 |