Layla

Layla Meaning & Origin

About Layla
The name Layla is of Arabic origin and means "night" or "dark beauty." It is derived from the Arabic word "layl" which signifies the darkness of the night. Layla is often associated with beauty, mystery, and enchantment, reflecting the allure and charm of the night. The name gained popularity through various cultural references, including the famous Persian love story "Layla and Majnun," further enhancing its romantic and poetic connotations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layla are female.

Layla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺlΙ‘/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layla in Braille

Here's how to represent Layla in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Layla in braille

How to Spell the Name Layla in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Layla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Layla in sign language

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