Meaning
Layla is a arabic name meaning “Night”.
Night · pronounced LAY-luh
Layla is a arabic name meaning “Night”.
From the Arabic for night, made legendary by the seventh-century love story of Qays and Layla. Derek and the Dominos' song Layla carried the romance into modern pop culture.
Ranked #30 in 2026 · up 570 places since 1996
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