Layla
girl name#36 in 2025Layla entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #23 in 2019, ranks #36 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1950–2025
#36
rank today
#23
peak (2019)
5,338
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5047 |
| 1960s | #5249 |
| 1970s | #1527 |
| 1980s | #1296 |
| 1990s | #961 |
| 2000s | #182 |
| 2010s | #30 |
| 2020s | #30 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Layla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 128,000 people named Layla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Layla is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Layla in 2025?
- Layla ranks #36 among US girl names in 2025, with 5,338 babies given the name.
- When was the name Layla most popular?
- Layla peaked in 2019, reaching #23 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Layla with classmates?
- Layla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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