Lyla
Lyla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛleΙͺlΙ/ Β· /ΛliΛlΙ/
Meaning and origin of Lyla
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Leila.
How popular is Lyla?
Since 1880, 49,294 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #80 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #13332 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #80 for girls, with 3,089 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lyla
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lyla
Sister and brother names that share Lyla's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lyla FAQ
What does the name Lyla mean?
A female given name from Arabic. A spelling variant of Leila.
What is the origin of the name Lyla?
Lyla is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Lyla?
Since 1880, 49,294 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lyla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #80 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #13332 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #80 for girls, with 3,089 babies given the name.
Is Lyla a boy or girl name?
Lyla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 49,294 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.