Layla
Pronunciation: [ l-AYL-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Layla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 109 babies have been named Layla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Layla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,850 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,850
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Layla is also used as a girl name, ranked #37.
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English origin
"dearly loved"
#15,693 in US
English (nautical) origin
"controlled release"
#15,706 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"surname transferred to given name"
#15,900 in US
Latin datum via Old French origin
"chance, fate, the throw"
#15,898 in US
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About the Name Layla
Layla is a boy name .
Is Layla a boy or girl name? Layla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,850 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37. Layla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Layla is currently ranked #15,850 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Layla include Lay, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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