Girl nameCurrently #601 in the USRising
Leyla
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leyla's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leyla's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leyla |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 105 |
| 2001 | 132 |
| 2002 | 142 |
| 2003 | 170 |
| 2004 | 209 |
| 2005 | 245 |
| 2006 | 263 |
| 2007 | 367 |
| 2008 | 382 |
| 2009 | 389 |
| 2010 | 370 |
| 2011 | 376 |
| 2012 | 385 |
| 2013 | 447 |
| 2014 | 410 |
| 2015 | 361 |
| 2016 | 402 |
| 2017 | 485 |
| 2018 | 458 |
| 2019 | 400 |
| 2020 | 495 |
| 2021 | 440 |
| 2022 | 503 |
| 2023 | 493 |
| 2024 | 499 |
Leyla through the decades
- Leyla peaked in 2022, when 503 babies were named Leyla in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leyla has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leyla currently ranks #601 in the US and is on the rise.