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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 10.5 years old
📈 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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