Leyla
Leyla is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or born at night.
Origin and history
Leyla is a feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning night or dark beauty. It is a variant spelling of Layla, a name made famous by traditional Middle Eastern romance literature. In the United States, it has seen steady growth in popularity in recent decades as a soft, melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,564 babies in the United States have been named Leyla since 1880. It ranks #1581 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #593.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (11 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 354 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 456 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,404 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,096 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,915 |
Famous people named Leyla
- Leyla McCalla: Musician, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ley, Ley-Ley
Fun facts
- The name stems from the classic Middle Eastern tragic romance tale of Layla and Majnun.
- Leyla is a common international spelling variant alongside Layla and Leila.