How Many People Are Named Layla?

123,838

people in the United States are named Layla

1 in 2,705 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#596

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0370%

Of US population

Peak Year

2019

6,523 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Arabic, English
Pronunciation: LAY-lə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "night" in Arabic. This was the name of the object of romantic poems written by the 7th-century poet known as Qays. The story of Qays and Layla became a popular romance in medieval Arabia and Persia. The name became used in the English-speaking world after the 1970 release of the song 'Layla' by Derek and the Dominos, the title of which was inspired by the medieval story.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 10.5 years old

Young (<30) 120,661
97.4%
Adult (30–60) 3,158
2.6%
Senior (>60) 19
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1950 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 13,650
Texas 12,429
Florida 7,520
New York 6,520
Ohio 4,985
Illinois 4,841
Pennsylvania 4,680
Georgia 4,406
North Carolina 4,401
Michigan 4,171

💡 Fun Facts About "Layla"

  • 5,312 babies were named Layla in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2019
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1950
  • Most popular in California

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