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Laylana

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Pronounced lay-LAH-nah /leɪˈlɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Layl- element (Layla, 'night', Arabic) with a -lana ending (echoing Leilani/lana, 'calm', Hawaiian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Layla + -lana echo: Laylana. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lay-LAH-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern name, joining a Layl- element (Layla, 'night', Arabic) with a -lana ending (echoing Leilani/lana, 'calm', Hawaiian); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9921 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072024

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

Laylana is a modern name, joining a Layl- element (Layla, 'night', Arabic) with a -lana ending (echoing Leilani/lana, 'calm', Hawaiian; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lay-LAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, night-and-calm at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Laylana is a modern name, joining Layl- ('night', from Layla) with a -lana ending (echoing Leilani/lana, 'calm') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lay-LAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 22%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

LaylaniLeylanaLaylanna

Nicknames

Lana

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If you like Laylana…

Layla— a source element
Leilani— a name it echoes
Laylani— a kin modern girls' name
Lana— the -lana element name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laylana mean?

Laylana joins Layl- ('night', from Layla) with a -lana ending (echoing Leilani/'calm'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Laylana?

It's said lay-LAH-nah /leɪˈlɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laylana a boy or girl name?

Laylana is a girl's name.

How popular is Laylana?

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

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