Layla
Layla is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means ’night’ or ‘dark beauty’, often associated with romance and mystery in Arabic poetry and literature.
Layla Meaning
Night, Dark beauty
Historical Significance
The name Layla has been popular in Arabic-speaking countries for centuries and gained popularity in Western countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Fun Fact
Layla is the subject of a famous love story in Arabic and Persian literature, that of Qays and Layla.
Literature Reference
The story of Layla and Majnun, a classic Persian poem by Nizami Ganjavi, features Layla as the main female character.
Music Reference
The song ‘Layla’ by Eric Clapton (with Derek and the Dominos) released in 1970 greatly popularized the name in Western culture.
Famous Namesakes
- Layla El: Professional Wrestler, Model, known for WWE Divas Champion
- Layla Kiffin: Television Personality, known for Wife of football coach Lane Kiffin
- Layla Moran: Politician, known for Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon
Similar Names
Leila, Lyla, Lila, Leyla, Laila
Layla Nicknames
Lay, Lala
Related Names
Sibling Names
Sofia, Amira, Zara, Yasmin, Noor, Aaliyah, Omar, Ali, Hassan, Zain, Ibrahim, Yusuf