Lyla

Lyla is a girl's name that is considered a short form of Layla or Laila.

What does the name Lyla mean?

The name Lyla means "the night" and is often interpreted as "the beauty of the night." Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which stands for "the night." The name became well-known through the title character in the ancient Arabic tale "Laila and Majnun," which is compared to "Romeo and Juliet" in the Arab world. Other variants include Lailah, Leila, Leyla, Leilah, Laylah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Elaila, Lylah, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.

Where does the name Lyla come from?

The origin of the name Lyla lies in Arabic, where it means "the night." The Arabic terms lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة) both refer to "the night." The name is used in several languages, including English, French, and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Lyla?

The pronunciation of Lyla is soft and flowing, consisting of two syllables. The name is pronounced as "Lai-la" [ˈlaɪla], with a diphthong that transitions from the open "a" to a bright "i." This sound movement gives the name lightness and a playful touch. The repetition of the bright vowel creates harmony in the sound, making Lyla melodious, modern, and friendly - swinging in rhythm and clear in expression.

When is the name day of Lyla?

Lyla celebrates her name day on August 18 and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Lyla is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 4,045th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 1,679th place. In the last ten years, Lyla has been given as a first name about 50 times, leading to a 3,833rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 3,567th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lalla / Lilly / Lils / Ly / Lylie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lyla Berg (Hawaiian politician)
• Lyla Daphne Elliott (Australian politician)
• Lyla Rocco (Italian actress)