Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Liala since 1979
Babies named Liala per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Liala's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Liala is a graceful and melodious variant of the beloved name Layla, which derives from the Arabic word for night. While it has never entered the U.S. top 1000, Liala saw its peak popularity in 2010, after which its usage declined before beginning a gradual rise again since 2022. The name's first recorded use in U.S. data was in 1979, and it has remained a rare but consistent choice, particularly among families drawn to Arabic names with poetic associations. Its resemblance to names like Lila and Lilia adds to its appeal, while its unique spelling sets it apart from more common variants.
Liala is a variant or respelling of Layla, which derives from the Arabic word 'layl' meaning night. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking cultures for centuries, often associated with the classic tale of Layla and Majnun. It gained wider familiarity in the English-speaking world through the 1970 song 'Layla' by Derek and the Dominos.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lia, Lali
Sibling names for Liala
Names that share Liala's style, for a brother or sister.
