Lyla
Lyla is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “night, dark beauty.” It ranked #80 in the United States in 2025. A variant of Layla, from Arabic 'layla' meaning night.
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how do you pronounce Lyla?
LY-luh
where does the name Lyla come from?
A variant of Layla, from the Arabic layla, 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?
Lyla has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 64 years since 1884, and fell outside it for 78. It peaked at #80 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #80 |
| 2024 | #83 |
| 2023 | #99 |
| 2022 | #105 |
| 2021 | #110 |
| 2020 | #118 |
| 2019 | #121 |
| 2018 | #128 |
| 2017 | #131 |
| 2016 | #138 |
| 2010 | #135 |
| 1940 | #827 |
| 1930 | #818 |
| 1920 | #872 |
| 1910 | #941 |
| 1890 | #872 |
| 1884 | #851 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lyla fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Lyla?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Lyla?
- Layla (Eric Clapton song muse)
what names are similar to Lyla?
what names go well with Lyla?
Sibling names that share Lyla's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lyla
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla means “night, dark beauty”.
What is the origin of the name Lyla?
Lyla comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Layla, Leila and Laila.
How popular is the name Lyla?
Lyla ranked #80 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #80, and it has spent 64 years in the top 1,000 since 1884.
Is Lyla a boy or girl name?
Lyla is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lyla?
Lyla is pronounced LY-luh, with 2 syllables.
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