Holding steady.
Popularity of Laylaa since 1999
Babies named Laylaa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laylaa's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Laylaa is a modern respelling of Layla, a name with deep Arabic roots meaning 'night'. It first appeared in U.S. data in 1999 and reached its peak popularity in 2020, though it has never entered the top 1,000. The name has shown stable usage in the 2020s, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings. While no top states heavily favor it, its variant Layla has been widely popular across the country, especially in states like California and Texas. Parents choosing Laylaa often seek a familiar sound with a distinctive visual flair.
Laylaa is a phonetic respelling of Layla, which originates from the Arabic word 'laylah' meaning 'night'. The name appears in pre-Islamic poetry and was popularized in the Western world through the 1970 Eric Clapton song 'Layla', inspired by a Persian legend. The variant spelling with double 'a' reflects modern creative naming trends, particularly in the United States, where it emerged in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lay, Lala
Sibling names for Laylaa
Names that share Laylaa's style, for a brother or sister.
