Layla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAY-lah / ˈleɪləArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: night; Hebrew: dark beauty
Historical & Cultural Background
Layla is derived from the Arabic word 'lail' meaning night. In Arabic literature, it is often associated with beauty and romance, notably in the story of 'Layla and Majnun.' The name has also been used in Hebrew contexts, where it conveys a sense of beauty. Its popularity has grown in various cultures, particularly in the West, over the past few decades.
Trend Summary
Layla has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leila
- Laila
- Lela
International Variants
- Leila (Arabic)
- Laila (Arabic)
- Leyla (Turkish)
- Léila (French)
Famous people named Layla
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Fictional characters named Layla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Layla was first seen in the United States in 1950. Layla has ranked as high as #72 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Layla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Layla (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 609 | |
| TX | 505 | |
| NY | 326 | |
| FL | 324 | |
| IL | 203 | |
| OH | 190 | |
| NC | 176 | |
| PA | 176 | |
| NJ | 155 | |
| GA | 155 | |
| TN | 144 | |
| AZ | 142 | |
| VA | 140 | |
| IN | 109 | |
| MO | 108 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 124 |
| 1973 | 151 |
| 1974 | 185 |
| 1975 | 194 |
| 1976 | 174 |
| 1977 | 206 |
| 1978 | 142 |
| 1979 | 130 |
| 1980 | 130 |
| 1981 | 106 |
| 1982 | 116 |
| 1983 | 87 |
| 1984 | 111 |
| 1985 | 81 |
| 1986 | 127 |
| 1987 | 90 |
| 1988 | 109 |
| 1989 | 95 |
| 1990 | 132 |
| 1991 | 109 |
| 1992 | 166 |
| 1993 | 320 |
| 1994 | 224 |
| 1995 | 235 |
| 1996 | 215 |
| 1997 | 189 |
| 1998 | 247 |
| 1999 | 351 |
| 2000 | 698 |
| 2001 | 947 |
| 2002 | 1,073 |
| 2003 | 1,687 |
| 2004 | 2,012 |
| 2005 | 2,384 |
| 2006 | 3,362 |
| 2007 | 3,902 |
| 2008 | 4,931 |
| 2009 | 5,212 |
| 2010 | 5,899 |
| 2011 | 6,087 |
| 2012 | 6,278 |
| 2013 | 6,489 |
| 2014 | 6,464 |
| 2015 | 6,346 |
| 2016 | 6,298 |
| 2017 | 6,333 |
| 2018 | 6,509 |
| 2019 | 6,518 |
| 2020 | 6,221 |
| 2021 | 6,347 |
| 2022 | 6,091 |
| 2023 | 5,698 |
| 2024 | 5,305 |