Laylah
Laylah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or born at night.
Origin and history
Laylah is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Leila, which traditional sources translate to 'night' or 'dark beauty'. The name gained widespread literary popularity in the Middle East through medieval romance poetry before spreading internationally. In the United States, Laylah is a modern, stylish variant that has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,297 babies in the United States have been named Laylah since 1880. It ranks #1973 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.3 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,500 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,104 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,631 |
Nicknames
Lay, Lay-Lay, Lulu
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Arabian tale 'Layla and Majnun', a famous tragic love story.
- Adding the 'h' at the end offers a modern phonetic variation while retaining its traditional pronunciation.