Layla
5 countries#36 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Layla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
129,245 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #36 · peaked in 2019 with 6,528 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
25,011 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #48 · peaked in 2012 with 1,997 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
22,116 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #53 · peaked in 2012 with 1,796 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,398 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #43 · peaked in 2014 with 190 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,218 births recorded 1957–2022 · currently #537 · peaked in 2020 with 106 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
497 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #68 · peaked in 2015 with 37 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Layla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #100 | — |
| 2007 | #85 | ↑15 |
| 2008 | #55 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #45 | ↑10 |
| 2010 | #36 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #35 | ↑1 |
| 2012 | #31 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #30 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #29 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #30 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #30 | — |
| 2017 | #26 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #27 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #23 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #24 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #24 | — |
| 2022 | #29 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #30 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #37 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #36 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Layla
Is Layla a popular name?
Yes — Layla currently ranks #36 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Layla more common for boys or girls?
Layla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Layla most popular?
Layla peaked in 2019 in United States, with 6,528 recorded births that year.
Is Layla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Layla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4315 in 1950 to #36 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Layla?
At least 156,474 babies have been recorded with the name Layla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Layla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Layla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Layla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Layla include Emily, Valentina, Avery, Grace.
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