Name Layla Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Layla

Layla is a ♀ girl’s name.

Origin of the name Layla

Layla is a name of Arabic origin, but as well a Scandinavian name (from Aila). Besides, Layla is a name of Finnish origin.

What is the meaning of the name Layla?

Layla means “night” (from Arabic “layla/لَيْلَة”) and “blessed” or “holy” in Scandinavian (from Old Norse “heilagr”). In Finnish or Sami, Layla means “wise”.

Pronunciation of Layla

Variants of the name Layla