Is Layla a boy or girl name?

Layla is traditionally a girl's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.

How popular is Layla?

Layla scores 45/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2021.

What are good nicknames for Layla?

Popular nicknames for Layla: Lay, Lala, Lulu, Lee.

What names are similar to Layla?

Names similar to Layla: Leila, Lila, Lana, Lola — close in sound, origin, or style.

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Layla

Layla is derived from the Arabic 'layl', meaning 'night'. It often suggests beauty and darkness, and gained cultural significance through a famous 7th-century Arabian love story: Layla and Majnun. The name has also gained popularity through the song 'Layla' by Eric Clapton, further embedding it in Western culture.

IPA: /ˈleɪ.lə/ · Simplified: LAY-luh

Female

Arabic

Middle Eastern

Arabian Peninsula

romantic

enchanting

melodic

mysterious

45/100

Popularity

Rising

10-Year Trend

Countries

2021

Peak Year

Meaning of Layla

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

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How to pronounce Layla

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /ˈleɪ.lə/ · Simplified: LAY-luh

Nicknames for Layla

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Lay

Lala

Lulu

Lee

Layla name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

United States

Australia

Canada

United Kingdom

New Zealand

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Leila

Laila

Lejla

Laylah

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Names with a similar feel you might also like.

Leila

Lila

Lana

Lola

Collections featuring Layla

Curated name lists where this name appears

Arabic names Names that mean Love

Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

Layla is often associated with a creative and artistic personality, reflecting the name's cultural and musical heritage. People with this name might be seen as emotionally deep and intuitive, with a natural inclination towards the arts or expression through music and storytelling.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Layla

Well-known figures who share this name.

Layla El

British-American wrestler and dancer, known for her time in WWE (2006–2015)

Layla Rivera

Mexican-American adult actress from the early 2000s

Frequently asked questions about Layla

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Layla mean?: Here is the meaning behind Layla: Layla is derived from the Arabic 'layl', meaning 'night'. It often suggests beauty and darkness, and gained cultural significance through a famous 7th-century Arabian love story: Layla and Majnun. The name has also gained popularity through the song 'Layla' by Eric Clapton, further embedding it in Western culture.
Is Layla a boy or girl name?: Layla is traditionally a girl's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Layla?: Layla scores 45/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2021.
What are good nicknames for Layla?: Popular nicknames for Layla: Lay, Lala, Lulu, Lee.
What names are similar to Layla?: Names similar to Layla: Leila, Lila, Lana, Lola — close in sound, origin, or style.

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