Layla
How to say it: LAY-luh · /ˈleɪlə/
From Arabic 'Layla' meaning 'night'. A celebrated name in Arabic poetry, notably the story of Layla and Majnun.
Layla was the 31st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,338 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #52 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #31 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,338 |
| Share of births | 1 in 516 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #52 |
| In France, 2025 | #294 among girls’ names, 125 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After climbing through the 2000s, Layla reached its height in the 2010s. It remains near that high point today, though the next few years look likely to soften.
What goes with it
Soft and liquid with a gentle quality that travels easily. Maya and Zara share its style.
Middle names that flow with Layla →
Nicknames
- Lay
- Lala
Honouring a Layla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Layla is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #294 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #50. Ireland: #60.
Famous people named Layla
- Layla El (born 1977)British professional wrestler, dancer, and model
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