Lyla: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: le-e-la-h
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Night

Lyla is a feminine name with origins in Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit, and it means "night" or "dark". It is related to the traditional Hebrew name Lilah, which means "dark beauty" or "night beauty". Lyla is also associated with the Arabic word "layla," which means "night". The name has gained popularity in various cultures and languages, including Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. In addition to its literal meaning, Lyla is associated with beauty, grace, elegance, and independence. Some theories suggest that Lyla is a spelling variant of the name Lila, which has Sanskrit roots and means "play," "sport," "spontaneity," or "drama". The name Lyla is also thought to connect with the biblical Delilah, which means "delicate". The name's cultural significance includes being used to commemorate the timing of a child's birth in Middle Eastern customs, symbolizing the night or dusk.

Lyla Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lyla is currently #319 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lyla is currently #165 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Lyla is currently #316 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Lyla is currently #165 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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