Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Lyla
Lyla is a girl baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "Night". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lyla often also consider Lila.
Lyla meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Night
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Lyla to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lyla as L·Y·L·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lyla is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lyla variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lylaa, Lylae, Lylay, Lyl.
- Nicknames: Lyla works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Lyla with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Lyla middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lila, Leila, Lula, Lola, Lela — full picks on the sibling names for Lyla guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lyla? Browse our names like Lyla guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lyla
What does the name Lyla mean?
Lyla means "Night" and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Lyla?
Lyla originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lyla?
Lyla has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lyla a boy's or girl's name?
Lyla is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lyla in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lyla sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lyla?
Names that share Lyla's sound and style include Lila, Leila, Lula, Lola, Lela.
What middle names pair well with Lyla?
Good middle-name fits for Lyla pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lyla is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lyla is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lyla?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lyla share its rhythm without rhyming — Lila, Leila, Lula all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.