Rising since 1999, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Neyla since 1997
Babies named Neyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Neyla is a modern respelling that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of reimagining familiar Arabic names with English-friendly spellings. Though still rare (rank 4,352 in 2025, with 1 in 50,227 girls), its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1999, peaking in 2024. The name has yet to break into any state's top charts, indicating its niche but growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet accessible options.
Neyla is a modern English respelling of Layla (Arabic ليلى, 'night'), influenced by names like Neve. It emerged in the late 1990s as parents sought phonetic variants of traditional names. The name's spelling aligns with the trend of replacing initial 'L' with 'N' for a fresh sound.
“Neyla” around the world
Where Neyla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
310
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Neyla
Names that share Neyla's style, for a brother or sister.
