The first name Layla
A girl’s name from Arabic.
Pronounced /ˈleɪlə/ 2 syllables Female
Meaning and origin
Arabic origin
One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because it is considered euphonious, a theme true of many given names; Wikipedia at given name § Popularity discusses name choice motivations.
A form of Leila.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 833 girls were named Layla, making it the 50th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2012, with 1,796 births (#29).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Layla with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Layla at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 5,338 girls born in the United States were named Layla, the 36th most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 2019, when 6,523 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Layla
9 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Layla ElBritish professional wrestler, dancer, and model, born 1977
- Layla al-AkhyaliyyaFamous Umayyad Arab poet who was renowned for her poetry, eloquence, strong personality as, 700–699
- Layla MoranBritish politician (born 1982)
- Layla RiveraAmerican pornographic actress, born 1983
- Layla Anna-LeeEnglish television presenter, born 1983
- Layla AlizadaAfghan actress, born 1978
- Layla al-AamiriyaArab poet, 648–688
- Layla JadeBritish pornographic actress, born 1980
- Leila FawziEgyptian actress (1918–2005)
More Arabic girls’ names
Questions
- What does the name Layla mean?
- One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because it is considered euphonious, a theme true of many given names;…
- What is the origin of the name Layla?
- One of many alternative spellings of a name transliterated from Arabic; see Leila for more information. Since the late 20th century, in English, this given name in this spelling is sometimes bestowed solely because it is considered euphonious, a theme true of many given names; Wikipedia at given…
- How popular is the name Layla?
- In 2025, 833 girls born in England and Wales were named Layla, ranking 50th. Its peak was 2012, with 1,796 births.
- Is Layla a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a girl's name: 100% of the 129,245 US babies named Layla since 1880 were girls.
- When was Layla most popular?
- 2019 in the United States, when 6,523 babies were named Layla, its highest rank at 23rd.
- How do you pronounce Layla?
- Layla is /ˈleɪlə/, 2 syllables.
- What name is Layla a form of?
- Layla is a form of Leila.