UK girl's name
Laylie
A variant spelling of the feminine name Layla of Arabic origin, meaning "night beauty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laylie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laylie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Laylie. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laylie ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Laylie.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laylie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Laylie mean?
The name Laylie is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the Arabic name Layla, which means "night" or "born at night." The name can be traced back to the pre-Islamic era and has been used in various forms across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest and most famous references to the name Layla can be found in the 7th century Arabic love story "Layla and Majnun." This tragic tale, written by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, tells the story of a young man named Qays who falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful girl named Layla. The story has been widely influential in Arabic literature and has inspired numerous works of art, music, and poetry.
In the 12th century, the name Layla appeared in the writings of the famous Andalusian poet and philosopher Ibn Hazm. He mentioned a woman named Layla in his work "The Ring of the Dove," which explored the themes of love and relationships.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Laylie or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Layla al-Akhyaliya (circa 700 CE), a renowned Arabic poet from the Umayyad period. Another notable figure is Layla Bint Kabsha (circa 600 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest female scholars in Islam.
In more recent times, the name Laylie has been borne by several influential figures, such as Laylie Bakhtiar (1938-2021), an Iranian-American author and translator of the Quran. Additionally, Laylie Frazier (born 1954) is an American businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the nonprofit organization Step Up Women's Network.
Other notable individuals with the name Laylie include Laylie Derkazarian (1891-1971), an Armenian writer and educator, and Laylie Espinoza (born 1971), a Mexican-American artist and illustrator.
While the name Laylie has its roots in the Middle East, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, reflecting the rich diversity and history of this beautiful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laylie over time
The chart below shows babies named Laylie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laylie, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laylie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laylie 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Laylie
- 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
Laylie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laylie in the UK right now?
In 2023, Laylie was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laylie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Laylie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laylie?
A variant spelling of the feminine name Layla of Arabic origin, meaning "night beauty".
How many people are called Laylie in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Laylie across the 2 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.