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Layla

GirlArabic/LAY-luh/· Lay-la (2)

Meaning: Night; dark beauty

Origin & Etymology of Layla

From the Arabic 'layl' (night). Immortalized in the classic Arabic love story 'Layla and Majnun' and the Eric Clapton song.

A fast-rising US girls' name since the 2000s.

Variants of Layla

Laila, Leila, Leyla, Lyla

Famous People Named Layla

Layla (Clapton song), Leila Hatami

Numerology

Life path 7 — intuitive, mysterious.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Layla

What does the name Layla mean?

Layla means "Night; dark beauty". It is of Arabic origin and is traditionally a girl's name.

Is Layla a popular name?

A fast-rising US girls' name since the 2000s.

What are common variations of Layla?

Popular variants include Laila, Leila, Leyla, Lyla.

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