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Lyla

Boy Name #32,323 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lyla is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Lyla often also consider Lydia, Lyda, Lynn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,323
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Lyle #1021

Also a Girl Name

Lyla is also used as a girl name, ranked #83.

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Similar Names

Lydia Lyda Lynn Lyman Lynn Lyle Lynda Lyla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyla

Is Lyla a boy or girl name?

Lyla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32323. As a girl name, it is ranked #83. Lyla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Lyla?

Lyla is currently ranked #32323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lyla a common or rare name?

Lyla is an uncommon name, ranked #32323 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lyla

Lyla is a boy name .

Is Lyla a boy or girl name? Lyla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,323 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #83. Lyla is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lyla is currently ranked #32,323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lyla include Lyle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.