2025 popularity • #36

Layla

Layla is a arabic name commonly associated with “night.” It ranked #36 among U.S. girl names in 2025.

MeaningNight
OriginArabic
2025 U.S. rank#36 for girls

What does Layla mean?

Layla is commonly connected with the meaning night.” Its roots are described as arabic. Name histories often travel across languages and generations, so spelling, pronunciation, and interpretation can differ by family or cultural tradition.

How popular is Layla?

According to Social Security Administration data for babies born in 2025, Layla ranked #36 among U.S. girl names. SSA counts each spelling separately, which means related spellings may hold their own positions rather than being combined into one total.

Popularity source: U.S. Social Security Administration ↗

The feel of Layla

Layla has a clear, concise shape and feels recognizable without sitting at the very top of the chart. In a full name, it is compact and easy to pair with a longer middle name. Say it with your surname, then test the initials and the version you are most likely to call across the house.

Sibling names that pair with Layla

These are style-and-rhythm suggestions rather than popularity claims. They aim for a family set that feels connected without sounding matched.

If the sibling is a girlNaomiClaraMelody
If the sibling is a boyWesleyChristopherAdriel

Middle names for Layla

Layla ElizabethLayla JosephineLayla Victoria

Middle-name flow depends on the surname, emphasis, and family meaning. Use these as sound tests, not rules; an honor name with personal history can matter more than perfect syllable balance.

Names near Layla in the 2025 rankings