Layla: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning night or dark beauty, this name is steeped in poetry and romance across the Middle East.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #21
- Peak
- #21 in 2022
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Layla Means
Layla is a girl name of Arabic origin. Meaning night or dark beauty, this name is steeped in poetry and romance across the Middle East.
How Popular Layla Is
Layla currently ranks #21 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2022. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Layla
- Eric Clapton's iconic 1970 song 'Layla' brought this name to Western audiences.
- Layla and Majnun is one of the great love stories of Persian literature.
- The name has ancient roots in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish traditions.
Names Like Layla
Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Layla
Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Layla.
Questions About Layla
What does Layla mean?
Layla is a girl name of Arabic origin. Meaning night or dark beauty, this name is steeped in poetry and romance across the Middle East.
How popular is Layla?
Layla currently ranks #21 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2022. It has held steady.
Where does Layla come from?
Layla comes from Arabic roots. Eric Clapton's iconic 1970 song 'Layla' brought this name to Western audiences.
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