Layla

Layla is a Arabic girl's name. Arabic name meaning "night" or "dark beauty." Has musical associations through Eric Clapton's famous song.

How popular is Layla in the United States?

In 2024, 5,305 girls in the United States were named Layla, making it the 37th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 29th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 6,523 births.

Records for Layla go back to 1950, and 123,838 babies have been given the name since.

What Layla means and where it comes from

Arabic name meaning "night" or "dark beauty." Has musical associations through Eric Clapton's famous song.

Layla is of Arabic origin, described as musical in style.

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

In 2024, Layla went to 5,305 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Layla

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Layla mean?

Arabic name meaning "night" or "dark beauty." Has musical associations through Eric Clapton's famous song.

Where does the name Layla come from?

Layla is of Arabic origin, and is usually described as musical in style.

How popular is Layla in the United States?

In 2024, 5,305 girls in the United States were named Layla, making it the 37th most popular girl's name that year.

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

In 2024, Layla went to 5,305 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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