Laylah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Laylah' means 'night' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Laylah
'Laylah' is an Arabic name meaning 'night'. It is often regarded as a beautiful and poetic name, carrying a sense of mystery and elegance. In Arabic literature and culture, the night symbolizes tranquility and the opportunity for introspection. The name 'Laylah' has a deep connection to the Arabic language and heritage.
Popularity of the Name Laylah
The popularity for the name Laylah peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 495 births, which ranked number 1,151 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Laylah had the most female births in 2014 with 495, which ranked number 595 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Laylah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 458 births to 292 births, a decline of -36.24%. Among females, Laylah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 458 births to 292 births, a decline of -36.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laylah
- 20 Year Trend of Laylah: 461.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Laylah: -36.24%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laylah: -36.24%
Popularity of Laylah by State
Among females, Laylah was most popular in Southeastern states with 64 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 41 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laylah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 789 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 794 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 589 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 690 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 532 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 781 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 816 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 890 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laylah
- Total Births of Laylah: 279 (-4.40%)
- Female Births of Laylah: 279 (-4.40%)
Given the downward trend of Laylah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 279 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laylah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 279 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.40%.