Layla
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Night; Dark
Background: The name Layla originates from the Arabic word 'layl,' meaning 'night,' and is often associated with the beauty of the night. In Hebrew, the name also conveys meanings tied to darkness, emphasizing its connections to the theme of night.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#316
Total births
123,838
Most popular decade
2010s
(189,837 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-8 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1950
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 2004
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #7,534
- Peak year
- 2011
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #7,500
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,864
Female
- First year
- 1950
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,315
- Peak year
- 2019
- Peak year births
- 6,518
- Peak rank
- #23
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,305
- Recent rank
- #37
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).