Liyla
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Night, dark beauty
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #11505 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lilah. Shares the meaning 'Night, dark beauty.'
Similar names: liylah, laiyla, lilah, lilee, lilie, lilla, lillah, lillee
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Liyla? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Liyla, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Liyla
What does the name Liyla mean?
Liyla means “Night, dark beauty” from Arabic/Hebrew (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Liyla?
Liyla has Arabic/Hebrew (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Night, dark beauty”.
How popular is Liyla?
Liyla ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Liyla most popular?
Liyla peaked in 2020 with 14 babies registered that year.
Is Liyla a boy or girl name?
Liyla is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Liylas in registered births are female.
Is the name Liyla rising or falling in popularity?
Liyla has fallen 3004 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7913 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Liyla been recorded?
Liyla appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.