Lyla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: While primarily Arabic in origin, Lyla can also be traced back to Scottish roots, where it means “island girl”​

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A Deep Dive

Lyla Overview

Meaning

Night, dark

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic, Hebrew

Etymology

Of Arabic origin, derived from the name Leila. The name has evolved over time, appearing in various forms across different cultures.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪ.lə/

Popularity

In 2023, Lyla was among the most 100 favored names for girls in the USA, signaling its widespread appeal.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Exotic, Modern, Short, Cute

Associated Traits

Gentle, creative, compassionate, cheerful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

In Arabic culture, the name is associated with the beauty and mystery of the night. It also appears in Persian literature and poetry, symbolizing love and romance.

Name Day

February 12nd
A Deep Dive

Lyla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lila, Lilah, Lylaa, Lylah, Lylia

Common Nicknames

Lyly, Lylie, Lylee

Diminutives

Lyl, Lyli, Lya, Ly

Famous People

  • Lyla Rocco
    (Italian Actress)
  • Lyla Porter-Follows
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Lyla Lee
    (Korean-American Author)
  • Lyla Ward
    (American Environmental Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lyla Michaels
    ("Arrow," TV Series)
  • "Lyla"
    (Song by Oasis)
  • Lyla Garrity
    ("Friday Night Lights," TV Series)
  • Lyla
    ("The Lyla Chronicles," Novel Series)
  • Lyla Novacek
    ("August Rush," Film)
  • Lyla Winston
    ("Sons of Anarchy," TV Series)

Places

  • Lyla Township
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Lyla Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Lyla?

Lyla means “night” or “dark beauty.” People named Lyla are often seen as mysterious and enchanting, with a captivating presence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lyla?

The name Lyla has Arabic and Persian origins, where it is derived from the word “layla,” meaning “night.”

Lyla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lyla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1102021#1052022#982023
Top 3 Rankings#982023#1052022#1102021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lyla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202398
(+7 from 2022)
2651
(-10 from 2022)
0.15155
2022105
(+5 from 2021)
2661
(+144 from 2021)
0.14840
2021110
(+8 from 2020)
2517
(+211 from 2020)
0.14049
2020118
(+3 from 2019)
2306
(-143 from 2019)
0.13045
2019121
(+7 from 2018)
2449
(+144 from 2018)
0.13347
2018128
(+3 from 2017)
2305
(+37 from 2017)
0.12395
2017131
(+7 from 2016)
2268
(+44 from 2016)
0.12005
2016138
(+3 from 2015)
2224
(-52 from 2015)
0.11488
2015141
No change from 2014
2276
(-106 from 2014)
0.11667
2014141
(+13 from 2013)
2382
(+299 from 2013)
0.12176
2013154
(-8 from 2012)
2083
(-141 from 2012)
0.10806
2012146
(-19 from 2011)
2224
(-192 from 2011)
0.11467
2011127
(+8 from 2010)
2416
(+127 from 2010)
0.12468
2010135
(+19 from 2009)
2289
(+219 from 2009)
0.11674
2009154
(+69 from 2008)
2070
(+563 from 2008)
0.10222
2008223
(+144 from 2007)
1507
(+620 from 2007)
0.07235
2007367
(+275 from 2006)
887
(+438 from 2006)
0.04191
2006642
(+221 from 2005)
449
(+156 from 2005)
0.02148
2005863
(+236 from 2004)
293
(+85 from 2004)
0.01444
20041099
(+23 from 2003)
208
(+12 from 2003)
0.01031
20031122
(+263 from 2002)
196
(+57 from 2002)
0.00977
20021385
(+186 from 2001)
139
(+21 from 2001)
0.00704
20011571
(+205 from 2000)
118
(+20 from 2000)
0.00596
20001776
(+98 from 1999)
98
(+14 from 1999)
0.00491
19991874
(+347 from 1998)
84
(+20 from 1998)
0.00431
19982221
(+1144 from 1997)
64
(+30 from 1997)
0.00330
19973365
(+358 from 1996)
34
(+5 from 1996)
0.00178
19963723
(+246 from 1995)
29
(+3 from 1995)
0.00151
19953969
(+876 from 1994)
26
(+6 from 1994)
0.00135
19944845
(-1164 from 1993)
20
(-9 from 1993)
0.00103
19933681
(+287 from 1992)
29
(+3 from 1992)
0.00147
19923968
(-428 from 1991)
26
(-4 from 1991)
0.00130
19913540
(-314 from 1990)
30
(-4 from 1990)
0.00148
19903226
(+251 from 1989)
34
(+5 from 1989)
0.00165
19893477
(+328 from 1988)
29
(+5 from 1988)
0.00146
19883805
(+1268 from 1987)
24
(+9 from 1987)
0.00125
19875073
(-1428 from 1986)
15
(-8 from 1986)
0.00080
19863645
(-400 from 1985)
23
(-4 from 1985)
0.00125
19853245
(+481 from 1984)
27
(+6 from 1984)
0.00146
19843726
(+559 from 1983)
21
(+4 from 1983)
0.00116
19834285
(-505 from 1982)
17
(-4 from 1982)
0.00095
19823780
(+79 from 1981)
21
(+1 from 1981)
0.00116
19813859
(+290 from 1980)
20
(+2 from 1980)
0.00112
19804149
(-371 from 1979)
18
(-2 from 1979)
0.00101
19793778
(+677 from 1978)
20
(+5 from 1978)
0.00116
19784455
(-1617 from 1977)
15
(-13 from 1977)
0.00091
19772838
(+974 from 1976)
28
(+11 from 1976)
0.00170
19763812
(-657 from 1975)
17
(-5 from 1975)
0.00108
19753155
(+403 from 1974)
22
(+4 from 1974)
0.00141
19743558
(-215 from 1973)
18
(-1 from 1973)
0.00115
19733343
(+62 from 1972)
19
(+1 from 1972)
0.00122
19723405
(+384 from 1971)
18
(+2 from 1971)
0.00112
19713789
(-210 from 1970)
16
(-1 from 1970)
0.00091
19703579
(-261 from 1969)
17
No change from 1969
0.00093
19693318
(+293 from 1968)
17
(+3 from 1968)
0.00096
19683611
(+441 from 1967)
14
(+3 from 1967)
0.00082
19674052
(-652 from 1966)
11
(-3 from 1966)
0.00064
19663400
(+2 from 1965)
14
No change from 1965
0.00080
19653402
(-576 from 1964)
14
(-6 from 1964)
0.00077
19642826
(-575 from 1963)
20
(-8 from 1963)
0.00102
19632251
(-221 from 1962)
28
(-5 from 1962)
0.00141
19622030
(+121 from 1961)
33
(+3 from 1961)
0.00163
19612151
No change from 1960
30
(+1 from 1960)
0.00144
19602151
(-130 from 1959)
29
(-2 from 1959)
0.00139
19592021
(+189 from 1958)
31
(+5 from 1958)
0.00149
19582210
(-505 from 1957)
26
(-14 from 1957)
0.00126
19571705
(-225 from 1956)
40
(-11 from 1956)
0.00191
19561480
(+211 from 1955)
51
(+14 from 1955)
0.00248
19551691
(-210 from 1954)
37
(-9 from 1954)
0.00185
19541481
(-108 from 1953)
46
(-4 from 1953)
0.00231
19531373
(+29 from 1952)
50
(+2 from 1952)
0.00259
19521402
(-219 from 1951)
48
(-14 from 1951)
0.00252
19511183
(+111 from 1950)
62
(+12 from 1950)
0.00336
19501294
(-16 from 1949)
50
(-1 from 1949)
0.00284
19491278
(-183 from 1948)
51
(-15 from 1948)
0.00291
19481095
(+207 from 1947)
66
(+17 from 1947)
0.00379
19471302
(-215 from 1946)
49
(-12 from 1946)
0.00270
19461087
(-103 from 1945)
61
No change from 1945
0.00378
1945984
(+222 from 1944)
61
(+18 from 1944)
0.00453
19441206
(-342 from 1943)
43
(-38 from 1943)
0.00315
1943864
(+72 from 1942)
81
(+11 from 1942)
0.00564
1942936
(+70 from 1941)
70
(+17 from 1941)
0.00503
19411006
(-179 from 1940)
53
(-21 from 1940)
0.00425
1940827
(+41 from 1939)
74
(+9 from 1939)
0.00626
1939868
(+37 from 1938)
65
(+4 from 1938)
0.00573
1938905
(+87 from 1937)
61
(+11 from 1937)
0.00534
1937992
(-122 from 1936)
50
(-11 from 1936)
0.00454
1936870
(+4 from 1935)
61
(-1 from 1935)
0.00566
1935874
(-35 from 1934)
62
(-4 from 1934)
0.00570
1934839
(-5 from 1933)
66
(+2 from 1933)
0.00610
1933834
(+35 from 1932)
64
No change from 1932
0.00612
1932869
(-25 from 1931)
64
(-2 from 1931)
0.00579
1931844
(-26 from 1930)
66
(-9 from 1930)
0.00598
1930818
(-39 from 1929)
75
(-5 from 1929)
0.00643
1929779
(+66 from 1928)
80
(+7 from 1928)
0.00691
1928845
(-20 from 1927)
73
(-6 from 1927)
0.00611
1927825
(-58 from 1926)
79
(-10 from 1926)
0.00639
1926767
(-84 from 1925)
89
(-28 from 1925)
0.00723
1925683
(+45 from 1924)
117
(+14 from 1924)
0.00926
1924728
(+72 from 1923)
103
(+21 from 1923)
0.00795
1923800
(+31 from 1922)
82
(+4 from 1922)
0.00655
1922831
(-43 from 1921)
78
(-8 from 1921)
0.00625
1921788
(+84 from 1920)
86
(+17 from 1920)
0.00672
1920872
(+145 from 1919)
69
(+19 from 1919)
0.00555
19191017
(-141 from 1918)
50
(-17 from 1918)
0.00426
1918876
(+102 from 1917)
67
(+16 from 1917)
0.00557
1917978
(-101 from 1916)
51
(-9 from 1916)
0.00454
1916877
(+40 from 1915)
60
(+8 from 1915)
0.00553
1915917
(-29 from 1914)
52
(+9 from 1914)
0.00508
1914888
(+13 from 1913)
43
(+8 from 1913)
0.00540
1913901
(-55 from 1912)
35
No change from 1912
0.00534
1912846
(+454 from 1911)
35
(+22 from 1911)
0.00597
19111300
(-359 from 1910)
13
(-8 from 1910)
0.00294
1910941
(+428 from 1909)
21
(+11 from 1909)
0.00501
19091369
(-487 from 1908)
10
(-10 from 1908)
0.00272
1908882
(+324 from 1907)
20
(+9 from 1907)
0.00564
19071206
(-289 from 1906)
11
(-5 from 1906)
0.00326
1906917
(+321 from 1905)
16
(+6 from 1905)
0.00510
19051238
(-68 from 1904)
10
No change from 1904
0.00323
19041170
(-201 from 1903)
10
(-3 from 1903)
0.00342
1903969
(+106 from 1902)
13
(+2 from 1902)
0.00467
19021075
(+61 from 1901)
11
(+2 from 1901)
0.00392
19011136
(-128 from 1900)
9
(-5 from 1900)
0.00354
19001008
(+588 from 1899)
14
(+9 from 1899)
0.00441
18991596
(-633 from 1898)
5
(-8 from 1898)
0.00202
1898963
(-32 from 1897)
13
(+1 from 1897)
0.00474
1897931
(-88 from 1896)
12
(-3 from 1896)
0.00483
1896843
(+143 from 1895)
15
(+4 from 1895)
0.00595
1895986
(-136 from 1894)
11
(-2 from 1894)
0.00445
1894850
(-56 from 1893)
13
(-1 from 1893)
0.00551
1893794
(+223 from 1892)
14
(+5 from 1892)
0.00622
18921017
(+76 from 1891)
9
(+2 from 1891)
0.00400
18911093
(-221 from 1890)
7
(-3 from 1890)
0.00356
1890872
(+275 from 1889)
10
(+4 from 1889)
0.00496
18891147
(-100 from 1885)
6
(+1 from 1885)
0.00317
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18851047
(-196 from 1884)
5
(-2 from 1884)
0.00352
1884851
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00509
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Lyla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1292021#1272022#1062023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1372021#1162022#1362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1412021#1392022#1102023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1272021#1312022#1112023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1112021#762022#882023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1022021#1152022#792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#812021#1032022#1002023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1012021#782022#952023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#662021#662022#402023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1102021#1192022#1022023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1472021#1302022#1062023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1042021#952022#852023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#842021#972022#1042023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1032021#932022#942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1292021#732022#1032023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1592021#1392022#1022023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#862021#1072022#712023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#732021#472022#482023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1132021#982022#1302023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1362021#962022#1062023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#862021#912022#722023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1412021#862022#962023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#932021#722022#982023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#612021#502022#1112023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#812021#1022022#592023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#922021#1802022#1202023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1822021#1112022#1812023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#782021#952022#972023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#892021#1032022#1752023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#892021#1012022#1282023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1192021#1252022#1562023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1282021#842022#622023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#772021#912022#942023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#732021#572022#912023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1212021#1012022#762023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1402021#1632022#2092023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#982021#1172022#1132023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#772021#962022#812023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1572021#482022#572023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#612021#732022#722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1612021#982022#2452023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1252021#722022#1172023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1012021#1082022#1002023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#802021#1012022#1922023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1392020#852021#522023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1002021#482022#1012023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1362020#1232021#1182023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1312021#1872022#2372023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2642019#2542020#1552021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#672012#1032022#722023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1242009#1232014

Popularity Rankings for Lyla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#742021#712022#702023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#892021#712022#1022023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#982019#972020#762021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1062021#812022#1102023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#972021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1232021#1362022#1152023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1772021#1692022#1182023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6132020#3822021#6012022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014#5692016

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7802019#9952021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lyla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Lyla is widely recognized as a girl’s name. Its enchanting sound and cultural heritage make it an elegant option for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lyla

Lyla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lyla Rocco (Actress, 1933–2015): An Italian actress known for her roles in films during the 1950s and 1960s, such as "The Barefoot Contessa."
  • Lyla Porter-Follows (Actress, born 1991): A Canadian actress recognized for her role as Clenna Dolan in the TV series "Frontier."
  • Lyla Lee (Author, born 1990): A Korean-American author celebrated for her young adult novels like "I'll Be the One."
  • Lyla Ward (Activist, born 1985): An environmental activist known for her work in promoting sustainable living practices.
  • Lyla Michaels ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A former A.R.G.U.S. agent and wife of John Diggle, involved in various missions and operations.
  • "Lyla" (2005 Song by Oasis): A rock song that captures themes of love and longing.
  • Lyla Garrity ("Friday Night Lights," 2006 TV Series): A cheerleader navigating the ups and downs of life in a small Texas town.
  • Lyla ("The Lyla Chronicles," 2014 Novel Series): Follows the adventures of Lyla, a young girl with magical abilities who uncovers hidden secrets about her family.
  • Lyla Novacek ("August Rush," 2007 Film): A talented cellist whose son, August, embarks on a journey to find her through music.
  • Lyla Winston ("Sons of Anarchy," 2008 TV Series): A former porn star turned devoted wife and mother, entangled in the club's dangerous world.
  • "Lyla's Song" (2010 Album by John Smith): An album featuring heartfelt ballads and folk tunes inspired by the artist's personal experiences.
  • "Lyla's Dream" (2015 Animated Film): An animated film about a young girl named Lyla who discovers a magical world in her dreams.
  • "Lyla and the Lost Talisman" (2018 Fantasy Novel): A fantasy novel where Lyla embarks on a quest to retrieve a powerful talisman and save her kingdom.
  • Lyla Hamilton ("Lyla's Legacy," 2019 TV Series): Chronicles the life of Lyla Hamilton, a woman who builds a powerful business empire while facing personal challenges.
  • Lyla Park (Georgia, USA): A small neighborhood park in Atlanta with playgrounds and picnic areas.
  • Lyla Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Mower County, offering rural landscapes and agricultural activities.
  • Lyla Tov Land Amusement Park (California, USA): An amusement park in Los Angeles featuring family-friendly attractions and entertainment.
  • Lyla Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene freshwater lake in the Algoma District, ideal for fishing and kayaking.
  • Lyla's Garden (Victoria, Australia): A public botanical garden in Melbourne, showcasing native and exotic plants.
  • Lyla Beach (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque beach on the Gold Coast, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Lyla Forest (British Columbia, Canada): A dense forested area in the Fraser Valley, offering hiking and camping opportunities.

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