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Lyla
Meaning: night (as a form of Leila) · Origin: Arabic / English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Usually treated as a spelling of Lila or Leila (Arabic layla, 'night').
Nicknames
Ly, Lala
Variants & related names
Lila, Layla, Leila
Lyla name art
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FAQ
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla means “night (as a form of Leila)”. It comes from Arabic / English.
Is Lyla a popular name?
Yes — Lyla has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Lyla?
Ly, Lala.
What are other forms of Lyla?
Lila, Layla, Leila.
Similar names
Maryam · Aisha · Nyla · Layla · Zara · Aaliyah
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.