Layla — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Layla

Layla is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “night.” In 2024 it was given to 5,305 girls in the United States.

Layla at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · English & American · Muslim & Arabic
Meaning: “night”
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪlə/
Also spelled: Helga

About the name Layla

Layla belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “night” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Helga.

In the United States, Layla first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #23 in 2019, and in 2024 5,305 babies received the name — 123,729 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Layla in US records

First recorded (US): 1950
Best US rank: #23 in 2019
Peak year: 2019
Babies named Layla in 2024: 5,305
Total since 1880: 123,729

Spellings & short forms

Helga

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Layla mean?

Layla means “night” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Layla a boy or girl name?

Layla is a girl name. In 2024, 5,305 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Layla?

Layla comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Helga.

How popular is the name Layla?

Layla first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #23 in 2019, and 5,305 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Layla?

Layla is pronounced /ˈleɪlə/ (IPA).

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