Lyla is a feminine given name that has its origins in various cultures. In Arabic, Lyla means "night" or "dark beauty," while in Hebrew, it means "my night." The name has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. Notable people with the name Lyla include Lyla Foy, a British singer-songwriter, and Lyla Garrity, a character in the television series "Friday Night Lights."
Lyla rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 106. Maria
- Rank 107. Iris
- Rank 108. Ayla
- Rank 109. Eloise
- Rank 110. Lyla
- Rank 111. Eliza
- Rank 112. Hadley
- Rank 113. Melody
- Rank 114. Julia
Nicknames for Lyla
| Ly | LIE-lah | Shortening of the name Lyla |
| Lil | LIE-lah | Shortening of the name Lyla |
| Lilah | LIE-lah | Variant spelling of the name Lyla |
| Lee | LIE-lah | Shortening of the name Lyla |
| Lulu | LIE-lah | Rhyming nickname for the name Lyla |
Famous people named Lyla
| name of the person | known for | explanation |
| Lyla Garrity | Character in TV show Friday Night Lights | Played by actress Minka Kelly |
| Lyla Novacek | Character in movie August Rush | Played by actress Keri Russell |
| Lyla Foy | Musician | English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist |
| Lyla Lei | Adult film actress | Active in the industry from 2001-2007 |
| Lyla Michaels | Character in DC Comics | Also known as Harbinger, a superheroine in the DC Universe |
| Lyla Katz | Journalist | American journalist and writer, specializing in technology and business |
| Lyla Oliver | Character in TV show Arrow | Played by actress Audrey Marie Anderson |
| Lyla Rocco | Social media influencer | Known for her lifestyle and fashion content on Instagram and YouTube. |
Fictional character called Lyla from pop culture
| Lyla Garrity | Friday Night Lights | She is a high school cheerleader who is also the girlfriend of one of the football players in the show. |
| Lyla Michaels | Arrow | She is a character from the DC Comics universe who is a former soldier and love interest of the character John Diggle. |
| Lyla Weston | The O.C. | She is a minor character from the show who is the mother of one of the main characters, Marissa Cooper. |
| Lyla Novacek | August Rush | She is a character from the movie who is a cellist and the mother of the main character, August. |
| Lyla Lerrol | Superman | She is a character from the DC Comics universe who is a Kryptonian actress and love interest of the character Superman. |
| Lyla Michaels | The Flash | She is a character from the DC Comics universe who is the head of A.R.G.U.S. and the wife of the character John Diggle. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyla
| What is the origin of the name Lyla? | The name Lyla is of Arabic origin. |
| What is the meaning of the name Lyla? | The name Lyla means 'night' or 'dark-haired beauty'. |
| Is Lyla a popular name? | Yes, Lyla has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. |
| What are some variations of the name Lyla? | Variations of the name Lyla include Lila, Lylah, and Lilah. |
| Is Lyla a unisex name? | No, Lyla is typically considered a feminine name. |
| Are there any famous people with the name Lyla? | There are no well-known celebrities or public figures named Lyla at this time. |