Girl name
Layla name meaning
“night, darkness of night”
Layla is a feminine name from Arabic meaning “night” or “darkness of night.” It comes from the Arabic name Laylā, related to layl, the word for “night.” The name is also familiar through the story of Layla and Majnun, providing a literary association alongside its Arabic meaning.
What does Layla mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Layla
From Arabic Laylā, related to layl, meaning night. The name is also familiar from the story of Layla and Majnun.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Layla in Islam and the Quran
Layla does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Layla
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Layla, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Fida: ransom, sacrifice
- Khotijah: a child born prematurely
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Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Fatonah: intelligence, mental acuity
- Imanda: faith; belief
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Layla Nurfitri
Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Nurfitri: light of innate purity
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Meaning of each word
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
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Layla Fitriana
Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Fitriana: innate nature, original purity
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Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
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How to pronounce Layla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lajla/ |
| Arabic script | ليلى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦲꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮄᮜ |
Is Layla a girl’s name?
Yes, Layla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Layla ranks #2,205 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Layla
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuni♀Associated with the month of June
- Yulianti♀Associated with the month of July
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
Famous people named Layla
- Layla Aprina Harahap · b. 1999
- Layla Fitria · b. 1981
- Layla Noor Aziza · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Layla
What is the meaning of Layla?
Layla means night, darkness of night. From Arabic Laylā, related to layl, meaning night. The name is also familiar from the story of Layla and Majnun.
Is Layla a girl’s name?
Yes, Layla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Layla?
Layla is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Layla in the Quran?
Layla does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Layla have?
Layla has 2 syllables (Lay-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Layla?
Layla ranks #2,205 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Layla?
Some ideas: Layla Fida Khotijah; Layla Fatonah Imanda; Layla Nurfitri.
Famous people named Layla?
Notable people named Layla include Layla Aprina Harahap, Layla Fitria, Layla Noor Aziza.
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