Name meaning
Lyla
may mean “night”
- Origin
- Arabic, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- American, English
- Spellings
- Lyla · Layla · Lila · Leila
- Say it
- LYE-lah
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Lyla is often seen as a form of Layla, from the Arabic for night, the name of the beloved in the classic love story Layla and Majnun. Some also link it to the French L'île, the island. It has become a popular girls' name in the United States.
Roots
Usually treated as a variant of Layla (Arabic laylā, night).
Where it is used
Layla and Lila are related.
Lyla name FAQ
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla may mean “night”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Usually treated as a variant of Layla (Arabic laylā, night).
Where does the name Lyla come from?
Lyla is of Arabic, via English origin. Today it is used in American, English families.
How do you pronounce Lyla?
Lyla is usually pronounced LYE-lah.
Is Lyla a boy's or a girl's name?
Lyla is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lyla?
Related spellings and forms include Layla, Lila, Leila.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.