Layal is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Nights, especially beautiful nights filled with stars..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Laya, Lulu. As of 2026, Layal ranks #894 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #786 in 1984.
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lah-YAAL
Phonetic spelling
Currently #894 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Layal means “Nights, especially beautiful nights filled with stars..” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Layal is pronounced lah-YAAL.
Layal is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Layal currently ranks #894 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Layal include Laya, Lulu.
Middle names that pair well with Layal include Layal Nisrin, Layal Yasmin, Layal Sahar.
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