The nameLyla
Lyla is a variant of Lila or Layla. It has become popular in England and Wales and the United States.
- Girl's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Lyla can come from Layla, "night" in Arabic, or from Lila, linked to the Sanskrit lila, "play", or to the lilac.
Origin
Uncertain, a modern spelling.
History
Lyla entered the American top 100 in 2023 and reached 61st place in England and Wales in 2025, its best rank since 1996. Noel Gallagher's song Lyla (2005) with Oasis made the spelling known in Britain.
Popularity of the name Lyla
Lyla in the United States
Lyla was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 22,919 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Lyla. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lyla in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,619 births a year.
Lyla in the United Kingdom
Lyla was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 5,178 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Lyla. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Lyla in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 744 births a year on average, against 595 in the five years before.
Lyla in France
Sibling names for Lyla
Names from the same generation as Lyla, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla can come from Layla, "night" in Arabic, or from Lila, linked to the Sanskrit lila, "play", or to the lilac.
What is the origin of the name Lyla?
Uncertain, a modern spelling.
Is Lyla a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyla is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lyla?
In 2024, Lyla was the 83rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,944 births.
What are good sibling names for Lyla?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilah, Myla, Stella and Delilah for a sister, Ryder, Kayden, Elliot and Silas for a brother.