Layla

Gender Usage of the Name Layla

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Layla is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Layla

Layla is among the Top 7 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

• Worldwide

  #29 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #36 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #8 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #51 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    #41 Girl’s name (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Layla is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Layla ranked #29 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #34 in 2024 — an improvement of 5 places. A widely recognized choice, Layla has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #27 in 2020. Its lowest recorded position was #2,915 in 1971. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #29.

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Layla

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names

Starts with

L — Girl Names Starting with L

Ends with

a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Layla is composed of two syllables and an open-vowel ending, producing a melodic and lingering phonetic quality. It is strongly linked to the romantic narrative of Layla and Majnun, which evokes an Ethereal & Fantasy sense of longing and beauty. This poetic association makes it a clear fit for an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.

Middle Names For Layla

Middle names used with LaylaMethodology

Layla is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Layla Marie · Layla Ann · Layla Nicole · Layla Grace · Layla MichelleView all 244 girl middle names.

• Total 312 middle names used with Layla
• 19 boy middle names used with Layla
• 40 unisex middle names used with Layla

Middle name suggestions for LaylaMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Layla is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Layla Moore · Layla Mills · Layla Marsh · Layla Marks · Layla Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Layla

Sound Like Layla Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lily · Lillie · Lola · View all Top 100 names

Spelled Like Layla Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Laylah · Laiyla · Laylaa · View all 12 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Layla Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Carla · Gabriella · Aaliyah · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Layla”

Dictionary Meaning of "Layla"Methodology

• A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila

  Examples

  • The blonde squinted at the screen. "I never heard the name Caelum before," she said. "Is it from the Bible?" "I shook my head. "Old family name." "Well, at least you weren't named after some stupid song on the radio." I squinted to read her name tag: Layla.

More Info

How to Spell Layla in ASL

• L
• a
• y
• l
• a

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