Layla: name meaning and origin

Layla

night; dark beauty

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

Layla is a Arabic name meaning "night; dark beauty". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Lay, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Layla

  • Layla & Tariq Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Celeste Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Esther Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Iris Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Idris Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Omar Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Zayn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Layla & Aurora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Layla

What does the name Layla mean?

Layla is a Arabic name meaning "night; dark beauty".

How many syllables are in Layla?

Layla has 2 syllables (Lay-la), with the stress usually on "Lay".

Is Layla a boy's or girl's name?

Layla is traditionally a girl's name.