Alayla comes from Arabic and means 'night', drawing on the word for the dark hours. It appears in a range of spellings such as Alaylah, Alaila and Aleyla, all reaching for the same sound.

The flowing, vowel-rich shape gives Alayla a soft and dreamy feel that suits its meaning of nighttime.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alayla is 'night', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

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Variations

AlaylahAlailaAlailahAleilaAleyla

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Layla— The Arabic name for 'night' that Alayla extends with a leading A.

Sayla— another Arabic name

Amila— echoes that soft -la sound

Daila— a similarly popular pick

Lylla— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alayla mean?

Alayla is usually explained as meaning 'night' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Alayla?

It's commonly said uh-LAY-luh /ə.ˈleɪ.lə/.

Is Alayla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alayla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alayla?

In 2024, Alayla ranked #2479 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.