Layla
Layla sits comfortably in the UK charts at #50 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Arabic — Night, dark beauty
About the Name Layla
Layla ranked #50 in 2025, down from its peak of #29 in 2012 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 21 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Etymologically, Layla comes from Arabic, where it means "Night, dark beauty". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Layla is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Layla on the register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #36, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Layla
- Layla Almasri — Layla Almasri ( al-MAHSS-ree; Arabic: ليلى المصري, Palestinian pronunciation: [ˈleːlæ lˈmˤɑsˤri]; born 26 June 1999) is a Palestinian-American athlete specializing in middle-distance and long-distance running.
- Layla Moran — Layla Michelle Moran is a British Liberal Democrat politician.
- Layla Sania — Layla Sania Khairuzikri is a Malaysian Mandopop and pop singer of Malay descent.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Layla
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Layla
Almost certainly the only Layla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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