Lyla: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LAY-luh · 2 syllables
Lyla means “night”, from Arabic.
A spelling variant of Leila.
- Meaning
- night
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- LAY-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #80
- US babies a year
- about 2,779 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Lyla?
Lyla was the #80 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,089 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #80 |
| England & Wales | #97 |
| Scotland | #130 |
| Northern Ireland | #119 |
| Ireland | #137 |
| France | #419 |
| Canada | #119 |
| Australia | #88 |
How old are people named Lyla?
Half of US adults named Lyla are older than 20; most are between 18 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Lyla
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Lyla
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla means “night”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Lyla?
Lyla is pronounced LAY-luh.
How popular is the name Lyla?
Lyla was the #80 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,089 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lyla?
Half of US adults named Lyla are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 80.