Laylah

Laylah is a girl's name of English 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 235 girls in the United States.

Laylah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laylah

Laylah belongs to the English & American 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, Laylah first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #595 in 2014, and in 2024 235 babies received the name — 7,116 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laylah in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#595 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Laylah in 2024
235
Total since 1880
7,116

Laylah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#900 in 2013
Babies named Laylah in 2025
34
Total since 1996
575

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laylah mean?

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

Is Laylah a boy or girl name?

Laylah is a girl name. In 2024, 235 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laylah?

Laylah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laylah?

Laylah first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #595 in 2014, and 235 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].