Layla is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Night; Old English origin meaning "darkness" or "evening".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lay, Lala. As of 2023, Layla ranks #30 among girls' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #23 in 2019.
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LAY-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #30 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Layla means “Night; Old English origin meaning "darkness" or "evening".” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Layla is pronounced LAY-lah.
Layla is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Layla currently ranks #30 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Layla include Lay, Lala.
Middle names that pair well with Layla include Layla Rose, Layla Grace, Layla Claire.
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