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Liylah

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Pronounced LY-lah /ˈlaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Layla/Lila — from the Arabic, 'night; dark beauty; born at night'Low

In 30 seconds: Night: Liylah spells Layla. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LY-lah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Layla/Lila — from the Arabic, 'night; dark beauty; born at night'
U.S. rank (2024)#8205 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020102024

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

Liylah is a spelling of Layla/Lila — from the Arabic, 'night; dark beauty; born at night'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'LY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Layla. Rare in this form, night at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Layla means 'night; dark beauty' in Arabic — Liylah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'LY-lah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Layla — Arabic etymology

Variations

LaylaLailaLila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liylah mean?

Liylah spells Layla/Lila — Arabic 'night; dark beauty'.

How do you pronounce Liylah?

It's said LY-lah /ˈlaɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Liylah a boy or girl name?

Liylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Liylah?

Liylah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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