UK girl's name
Laylaa
The feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "night" or "born at night".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laylaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laylaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Laylaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laylaa ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Laylaa.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laylaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Laylaa mean?
The name Laylaa is derived from the Arabic word "layl," which means "night." It originated in the Middle Eastern region, with its roots tracing back to ancient Arabic cultures and traditions. The name has been popular among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries, often associated with beauty, mystery, and the romantic allure of the nighttime.
One of the earliest and most significant references to the name Laylaa can be found in the famous Arabic love story, "Layla and Majnun," written by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century. This tragic tale revolves around the love between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, known as Majnun (the madman), and his beloved Laylaa. Their forbidden love and the obstacles they faced became a celebrated example of passionate, unconditional love in Arabic literature and folklore.
Throughout history, the name Laylaa has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances was Laylaa al-Akhyaliyah (born around 630 CE), an Arabian poet renowned for her eloquence and considered one of the most famous female poets of the Umayyad era. Another historical figure was Laylaa bint Abi Murrah al-Thaqafiyyah (born around 610 CE), a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and known for her piety and knowledge.
In the 12th century, Laylaa al-Amiriyah (born around 1100 CE) was a prominent Arab woman who hosted literary salons and supported scholars and poets in Seville, Spain. During the Ottoman Empire, Laylaa Khanim (1642-1675) was a influential Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Ibrahim I.
More recently, Laylaa Murad (1918-1995) was an iconic Egyptian actress and singer who starred in numerous films and is considered one of the most famous and beloved actresses in the history of Egyptian cinema.
The name Laylaa has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and associations with love, poetry, and the enchanting mysteries of the night. Its melodic sound and deep-rooted historical significance have contributed to its enduring popularity across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laylaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Laylaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laylaa, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laylaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laylaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5212 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5726 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4145 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Laylaa
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laylaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laylaa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Laylaa was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Laylaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Laylaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laylaa?
The feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "night" or "born at night".
How many people are called Laylaa in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Laylaa across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.