Lyla
Lyla is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “night, dark beauty.” It ranked #102 in the United States in 2025. A variant of Layla, from Arabic 'layla' meaning night.
how do you pronounce Lyla?
LY-luh
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what does Lyla mean?
The name Lyla means “night, dark beauty.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
A variant of Layla, from Arabic 'layla' meaning night. The name is deeply associated with the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun, one of the most celebrated romances in classical Arabic and Persian literature.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #102 |
| 2023 | #110 |
| 2022 | #120 |
| 2021 | #132 |
| 2020 | #145 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Lyla?
- Layla (Eric Clapton song muse)
what names are similar to Lyla?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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