Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Laiyla since 2004
Babies named Laiyla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laiyla's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Laiyla is a modern American spelling of the name Layla, which derives from the Arabic word for 'night'. It first appeared in the United States in 2004, but has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 2017, yet the name has been on a downward trajectory since 2011. Despite its rarity, Laiyla fits into a broader trend of creative respellings of classic names, offering a unique alternative to the more common Layla.
Laiyla is a modern American spelling variant of Layla, itself from the Arabic word laylah meaning 'night'. The name appeared in the U.S. in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Layla and Laila. It remains rare, typically used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lai, Lala
Sibling names for Laiyla
Names that share Laiyla's style, for a brother or sister.
