Laylah
3 countries#1250 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Laylah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,297 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2014 with 496 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
522 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2013 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
461 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 2013 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
61 births recorded 2012–2022 · peaked in 2012 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Laylah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1188 | — |
| 2007 | #1095 | ↑93 |
| 2008 | #989 | ↑106 |
| 2009 | #848 | ↑141 |
| 2010 | #739 | ↑109 |
| 2011 | #684 | ↑55 |
| 2012 | #622 | ↑62 |
| 2013 | #628 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #594 | ↑34 |
| 2015 | #703 | ↓109 |
| 2016 | #672 | ↑31 |
| 2017 | #728 | ↓56 |
| 2018 | #775 | ↓47 |
| 2019 | #818 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #782 | ↑36 |
| 2021 | #866 | ↓84 |
| 2022 | #919 | ↓53 |
| 2023 | #983 | ↓64 |
| 2024 | #1061 | ↓78 |
| 2025 | #1250 | ↓189 |
Frequently asked questions about Laylah
Is Laylah a popular name?
Yes — Laylah currently ranks #1250 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Laylah more common for boys or girls?
Laylah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Laylah most popular?
Laylah peaked in 2014 in United States, with 496 recorded births that year.
Is Laylah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Laylah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9067 in 1975 to #1250 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Laylah?
At least 7,819 babies have been recorded with the name Laylah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Laylah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Laylah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Laylah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Laylah include Juno, Kenia, Navi, Sharon.
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