Lyla
Meaning: Night, dark beauty; island
Origin: Arabic/English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #375
Total births: 168
History: Lyla surged in the 2010s as a gentle, musical name in Australia. The name has a soft, lyrical quality. Lyla represents the poetic side of Australian naming.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #81 |
| Babies named Lyla in 2024 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 168 |
| Peak year | 2024 (89 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #81 |
| Years in records | 2021–2024 (2 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Lyla
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla means “Night, dark beauty; island” from Arabic/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lyla?
Lyla has Arabic/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Night, dark beauty; island”.
How popular is Lyla in Australia?
Lyla ranked #81 in Australia in 2024 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Lyla most popular?
Lyla peaked in 2024 with 89 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lyla a boy or girl name?
Lyla is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lylas in registered births are female.