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Laiyla

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Pronounced LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A modern variant spelling of Layla (Laila), from the Arabic for 'night; dark beauty' — a name famous from the classic tale of Layla and Majnun. Romantic and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Layla: Laiyla means 'night' (said 'LAY-lah'). Romantic, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA modern variant spelling of Layla (Laila), from the Arabic for 'night; dark beauty' — a name famous from the classic tale of Layla and Majnun. Romantic and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2024)#11653 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laiyla is a variant of Layla (Laila), Arabic for 'night,' long tied to the beloved tale of Layla and Majnun. It keeps the classic's romance in a current spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'LAY-lah').

It appears rarely, next to the far more common Layla. Rare, romantic, and lyrical.

Did you know? Laiyla respells Layla, the Arabic for 'night; dark beauty' — the name at the heart of the classic romance of Layla and Majnun — in a fresh modern form (said 'LAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Laiyla — Layla variant; Arabic 'night'

Variations

LaylaLailaLeyla

Nicknames

LaiLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laiyla mean?

Laiyla is a form of Layla, Arabic for 'night; dark beauty.'

How do you pronounce Laiyla?

It's said LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laiyla a boy or girl name?

Laiyla is a girl's name.

How popular is Laiyla?

Laiyla is a rare name in the U.S.

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