Layla
LAY-lah
Popularity
#37
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
123,838
Peak Year
#6,523 in 2019
First Recorded
1950
Style
Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from Arabic meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Layla El
English professional wrestler and dancer.
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