Layla
Meaning: Night; dark beauty; intoxicating
Origin: Arabic — from Layla (لَيْلَى), meaning night or born at night
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #141
Total births: 3,580
History: Layla surged in the 2010s in Australia, reflecting the growing Middle Eastern-Australian community. Eric Clapton's 'Layla' adds rock music associations. Layla represents the beautiful blending of cultures in 21st-century Australia.
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| Current rank (2025) | #35 |
| Babies named Layla in 2025 | 162 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,580 |
| Peak year | 2020 (220 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 2004–2025 (22 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 11 spots |
Frequently asked about Layla
What does the name Layla mean?
Layla means “Night; dark beauty; intoxicating” from Arabic — from Layla (لَيْلَى), meaning night or born at night roots.
What is the origin of the name Layla?
Layla has Arabic — from Layla (لَيْلَى), meaning night or born at night origin. The traditional meaning is “Night; dark beauty; intoxicating”.
How popular is Layla in Australia?
Layla ranked #35 in Australia in 2025 — given to 162 babies that year.
When was Layla most popular?
Layla peaked in 2020 with 220 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Layla a boy or girl name?
Layla is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Laylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Layla rising or falling in popularity?
Layla has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #24 in 2020 to #35 in 2025.
How long has Layla been recorded in Australia?
Layla appears in birth records in Australia across 22 years — from 2004 through 2025.