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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night (inherited from Leila/Layla)
- Origin
- Arabic (spelling variant of Leila)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LY-lah
Lyla is a spelling variant of Leila (also written Layla), an Arabic name that means night. It's pronounced LY-lah, and it carries a classic feel while fitting a worldly style. If you've come across other meanings floating around for Lyla, know that this one — night, inherited straight from Leila/Layla — is the one.
Meaning & Origin of Lyla
Meaning: Night (inherited from leila/layla).
Origin: Arabic (spelling variant of Leila).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lyla
LY-lahIPA /ˈlaɪlə/
Popularity of Lyla
SSA records stretching back to 1884 show Lyla hitting its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #83 with 2,944 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Lyla mean?
Night (inherited from leila/layla). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lyla?
Lyla is pronounced LY-lah (IPA: /ˈlaɪlə/).
Is Lyla a popular name right now?
Lyla is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #83 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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