Rising since 2015, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Leyli since 2004
Babies named Leyli per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leyli's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Leyli is a relatively modern spelling variant within the family of names descending from the Arabic Layla, meaning 'night'. In the United States, the name Leyli first appeared in 2004 and has been on a gradual upward trend, particularly since 2015 when its trajectory shifted to rising. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2024 and maintained a similar rank in 2025. Despite its rarity, the name's similarity to well-known forms like Layla and Leila gives it a familiar yet distinctive quality. The spelling Leyli may reflect influences from Persian or Turkish transliterations, and its use remains uncommon, with no top states reporting significant numbers. The name fits within a broader trend of vowel-heavy, lyrical names with Arabic origins.
Leyli is most likely a variant spelling of Leila or Layla, names of Arabic origin meaning 'night'. The name has been used across the Middle East and South Asia, and entered English-speaking usage through literary works such as the Persian poem 'Layla and Majnun'. The spelling Leyli is a modern transliteration variant, possibly influenced by Persian or Turkish orthography.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ley, Lili, Lee
Sibling names for Leyli
Names that share Leyli's style, for a brother or sister.
