Layla

       

Popularity

• The name Layla was ranked 100 in popularity for girls in the US in 2006.
• Layla first appeared on the charts in 1972 at 973. It fell out of popularity until it returned in the 1990s. It has increased in popularity ever since. It will probably continue to do so.

Reasons for Popularity

• It has a favorable meaning.
• It offers and alternative to the popular Kayla.

Meaning

• The Hebrew meaning of Layla is “dark beauty.”
• The Arabic meaning of Layla is “born at night.”

Alternate Spellings

• Laila
• Leila
• Leyla

Nicknames

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