Girl · 120th of 30,306
Lyla
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
46,190
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2024
Peak Popularity Year
2,944
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Lyla stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Lyla is an Arabic name meaning 'night' that evolved from 'laila'. Its popularity surged in the early 21st century, making it a modern and elegant choice. The name has variants like Lila and Leila. It is not associated with biblical texts. The name conveys traits of creativity and individuality.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪlə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Lyla is derived from the Arabic word 'laila', which means 'night'. It is associated with beauty and the mystical qualities of the night.
Meaning
night
Language Evolution
Laila, Laila, Lyla
Historical Usage
The name Lyla gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Laila and other similar names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lila, Leila, Layla
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lyla is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Lyla McCann - American country singer, Lyla Grace - American actress
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Rising
25-Year Trend:
Consistently Rising
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,944 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 8 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 8 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 861st of 9107 | 1,240 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 908th of 9204 | 1,169 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1605th of 12526 | 808 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3671st of 19264 | 278 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3926th of 27321 | 391 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 384th of 35406 | 13,080 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 120th of 30306 | 29,078 |