Layla

Pronunciation: [ l-AYL-ah ]

Boy Name #15,850 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Layla is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AYL-ah.

Parents who love the name Layla often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,850
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Lay Layie

Also a Girl Name

Layla is also used as a girl name, ranked #37.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Layla

Is Layla a boy or girl name?

Layla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15850. As a girl name, it is ranked #37. Layla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Layla?

Layla is pronounced l-AYL-ah.

How popular is the name Layla?

Layla is currently ranked #15850 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Layla?

Common nicknames for Layla include Lay and Layie.

Is Layla a common or rare name?

Layla is an uncommon name, ranked #15850 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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 and Layie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.