Lyla as a Female Name
Lyla is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Lyla for a girl get a name with a clear Arabic (respelling) / English heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Lyla means “'night' (variant of Layla)” and is of Arabic (respelling) / English origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Lila, Layla, Leila, Lylah.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Lyla across all genders, see the complete Lyla name meaning.
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Is Lyla a girl's name?+
Lyla is most commonly a girl's name. It means “'night' (variant of Layla)” and is of Arabic (respelling) / English origin.
What does Lyla mean?+
Lyla means “'night' (variant of Layla)” and originates from Arabic (respelling) / English.