Lyla Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLY-lah / ˈlaɪ.lə

Arabic; Hebrew; English

Meaning

Arabic: night; Hebrew: delicate; English: derived from Lila

Historical & Cultural Background

Lyla is a name with multiple origins, including Arabic and Hebrew. In Arabic, it is often associated with the meaning of 'night.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is sometimes considered a variant of the name Lila, which has similar meanings and roots.

Trend Summary

Lyla has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

LaylaMilaNylaZylaKyraRylaSyla

Variants

  • Lila
  • Leila

International Variants

  • Leila (Arabic)
  • Lila (Spanish)
  • Laila (Arabic)

Famous people named Lyla

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Fictional characters named Lyla

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lyla was first seen in the United States in 2021. Lyla has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lyla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lyla

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20215