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Layali

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Pronounced lah-YAH-lee /lɑˈjɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic layali, 'nights' (the plural of layla, 'a night'), a lyrical name evoking beautiful nightsLow

In 30 seconds: Nights; the nights: Layali is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lah-YAH-lee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic layali, 'nights' (the plural of layla, 'a night'), a lyrical name evoking beautiful nights

U.S. rank (2024)#9920 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Layali comes from the Arabic layali, 'nights' (the plural of layla, 'a night'), a lyrical name evoking beautiful nights. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lah-YAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, nights at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Layali is Arabic for 'nights' (the plural of layla) — a lyrical name evoking beautiful nights (said 'lah-YAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Layali — Arabic etymology

Variations

LayalyLayalee

Nicknames

Laya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Layali mean?

Layali is Arabic for 'nights' (the plural of layla, 'a night').

How do you pronounce Layali?

It's said lah-YAH-lee /lɑˈjɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Layali a boy or girl name?

Layali is a girl's name.

How popular is Layali?

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