Layla
Layla is a girl name that ranked #37 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1950. Its best recorded rank was #23 in 2019.
Latest rank
#37
Peak rank
#23
Reached in 2019
Total recorded usage
100,195
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1950
What To Know About Layla
Layla remains a favorite because it sounds romantic and easygoing at the same time. Its spelling is familiar enough for broad use while still feeling expressive.
Layla sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Layla appearing in official records as far back as 1950, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #23 in 2019, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Lay, Lala
Sibling style ideas: Aaliyah, Nora, Omar, Samir
Well-known namesakes: Layla El, performer
Page Notes
Pronunciation: LAY-luh
Origin: Arabic
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.