Layal

Layal is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 girls in the United States.

Layal at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Layal

Layal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Layal first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2943 in 2024, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 768 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Layal in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#2943 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Layal in 2024
56
Total since 1880
768

Layal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1584 in 2025
Babies named Layal in 2025
19
Total since 1996
197

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Layal mean?

The meaning of Layal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Layal a boy or girl name?

Layal is a girl name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Layal?

Layal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Layal?

Layal first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #2943 in 2024, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.