Hayla is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Hala (Arabic, 'a halo around the moon') and Layla ('night'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'HAY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hayla is a modern name, variously echoing Hala (Arabic, 'a halo around the moon') and Layla ('night') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'HAY-lah').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

HalaHaylahHeyla

Nicknames

Hay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hayla mean?

Hayla variously echoes Hala ('a halo around the moon') and Layla ('night'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Hayla?

It's said HAY-lah /he.l/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hayla a boy or girl name?

Hayla is a girl's name.

How popular is Hayla?

Hayla is a very rare name in the U.S.