Girl
Layla
night, dark beauty
About Layla
Romance and mystique intertwine in this captivating name that has enchanted parents for generations. Layla possesses an almost hypnotic quality, its repetition of sounds creating a soothing, rhythmic pattern that lingers in memory. The name has surged in popularity recently, yet somehow manages to retain its individual charm and doesn't feel oversaturated. There's an inherent gentleness to Layla, a softness that doesn't diminish its substance or staying power. The double 'l' creates a visual symmetry that appeals to those who appreciate aesthetic balance in written form. Layla works beautifully across various cultural contexts while maintaining strong associations with poetry, music, and storytelling traditions. Parents who choose this name often value emotional depth and artistic expression, seeing these qualities reflected in Layla's melodic composition. The name transitions seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too childish or too mature for any life stage. Its popularity speaks to its universal appeal, proving that sometimes a widely-loved name achieves that status for genuinely good reasons.
Popularity of the Name Layla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #975 | ||||
| 1973 | #853 | ||||
| 1974 | #758 | ||||
| 1975 | #743 | ||||
| 1976 | #800 | ||||
| 1977 | #746 | ||||
| 1978 | #977 | ||||
| 1993 | #684 | #401 | #558 | #523 | |
| 1994 | #874 | #618 | |||
| 1995 | #835 | #398 | #839 | ||
| 1996 | #914 | #733 | |||
| 1998 | #860 | #315 | #695 | ||
| 1999 | #656 | #258 | #585 | #614 | |
| 2000 | #407 | #261 | #504 | #465 | |
| 2001 | #328 | #243 | #470 | #362 | |
| 2002 | #291 | #190 | #321 | #356 | |
| 2003 | #195 | #150 | #274 | #241 | #355 |
| 2004 | #167 | #149 | #335 | #266 | #288 |
| 2005 | #144 | #106 | #347 | #175 | #213 |
| 2006 | #101 | #97 | #182 | #163 | #150 |
| 2007 | #85 | #86 | #136 | #129 | #112 |
| 2008 | #55 | #73 | #105 | #107 | #91 |
| 2009 | #45 | #47 | #119 | #75 | #70 |
| 2010 | #36 | #46 | #87 | #50 | #64 |
| 2011 | #35 | #31 | #87 | #54 | #60 |
| 2012 | #31 | #28 | #64 | #46 | #56 |
| 2013 | #30 | #31 | #58 | #58 | #62 |
| 2014 | #29 | #33 | #64 | #51 | #57 |
| 2015 | #30 | #33 | #50 | #47 | #61 |
| 2016 | #30 | #37 | #33 | #44 | #56 |
| 2017 | #26 | #38 | #40 | #45 | #48 |
| 2018 | #27 | #41 | #33 | #57 | #46 |
| 2019 | #23 | #49 | #33 | #55 | #49 |
| 2020 | #24 | #47 | #41 | #56 | #42 |
| 2021 | #24 | #53 | #38 | #49 | #49 |
| 2022 | #29 | #56 | #30 | #60 | #46 |
| 2023 | #30 | #54 | #51 | #65 | #46 |
| 2024 | #37 | #55 | #39 | #69 | #52 |
| 2025 | #36 | #49 | #33 | #60 | #52 |
| 1997 | #274 | #549 | #598 | ||
| 1983 | #580 | ||||
| 1985 | #560 | ||||
| 1989 | #550 | ||||
| 1992 | #986 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Layla
Names Similar to Layla
Nicknames for Layla
- Lay
- Lala
- Lala
- Lulu
- Laley
Famous People Named Layla
| Layla El | British professional wrestler and model |
| Layla Moran | British politician |
| Layla Kayleigh | British-American television personality |
| Layla Ghaleb | Lebanese journalist and TV host |
| Layla Anna-Lee | British television presenter and producer |
| Layla Alizada | Afghan-American actress |
| Layla Haroon | Pakistani artist and art educator |
| Layla Lace | American model and social media personality |
| Layla M. | Algerian pop singer |
| Layla Karssenberg | Dutch field hockey player |
| Layla Kardan | Iranian-Australian singer-songwriter |
| Layla Al-Saidieh | Jordanian fashion designer |
| Layla Powell | New Zealand cricketer |
| Layla Rumi | British actress and writer |
| Layla Mattews | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Layla Haidrani | British journalist and writer |
| Layla Serni | Tunisian fencer |
| Layla Shiran | Iranian actress and singer |
| Layla Siraj | Emirati footballer |
Characters Named Layla
| Layla Morgan Wilde | Character from the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Layla Hamilton | Character from the anime "Kaleido Star" |
| Layla Williams | Character from the movie "Sky High" |
| Layla Heartfilia | Character from the manga and anime "Fairy Tail" |