N
NamyLab

Layla

female

Meaning

"Night"

Layla derives from Arabic for night and is widely recognized through classical poetry and modern international usage.

Popularity History of Layla

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#37Top 50

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#37

Layla was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Layla Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Layla.

3 ideas
Lay
Nickname
Lala
Nickname
Laylie
Nickname

Similar Names to Layla

female

Amber

“Amber Resin”

#541
|Arabic
female

Aaliyah

uh-LEE-uh

“Exalted, High”

#93
|Arabic
female

Aliyah

“Ascent; Exalted”

#235
|Hebrew
female

Aniyah

“Concern; Intention”

#461
|Arabic
female

Aisha

“Living; Prosperous”

#346
|Arabic
female

Amira

“Princess; Leader”

#136
|Arabic
female

Amina

“Trustworthy; Faithful”

#307
|Arabic
female

Aniya

“Concern; Intention”

#1183
|Arabic
female

Aida

“Returning Visitor”

#1242
|Arabic
female

Alia

“Exalted Ascending”

#559
|Arabic

Baby Name Lists That Include Layla

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Layla, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

16 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

Sibling Ideas