Lyla
Lyla is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or born at night.
Origin and history
Lyla is a popular feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty', closely related to the name Leila. It gained substantial momentum in the United States during the early 21st century as parents favored modern, melodic liquid names. It offers a stylish alternative to names like Leila and Lila while maintaining a classic phonetic feel.
Popularity in the United States
49,294 babies in the United States have been named Lyla since 1880. It ranks #593 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #104.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- NY (5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 109 |
| 1900-1910 | 124 |
| 1910-1920 | 427 |
| 1920-1930 | 856 |
| 1930-1940 | 634 |
| 1940-1950 | 609 |
| 1950-1960 | 441 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 190 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 376 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,969 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,921 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,195 |
Famous people named Lyla
- Lyla Berg: Politician, Educator
Fun facts
- Though used sporadically in the past, Lyla experienced a massive surge in U.S. popularity starting in the mid-2000s.
- It functions as a modern English respelling of the traditional Arabic name Leila or Lila.