# Layla: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Layla meaning: "Night; dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Layla

     
 
Quick answer — What does Layla mean? 

 
Layla is a girl name of Arabic origin, meaning "Night; dark beauty". It's commonly grouped as a international, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Layla under international, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Night; dark beauty   Origin Arabic   Name family    [Arabic](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/arabic/)     Gender Girl   Style international, classic       
## Names similar to Layla

 

Sharing at least one style with Layla — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Aisha ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aisha/)[ Isabella ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isabella/)[ Niamh ](/tools/baby-name-finder/niamh/)[ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Layla's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Hugo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hugo/)     
## Questions about the name Layla

    What does the name Layla mean?   
 Layla is of Arabic origin and means "Night; dark beauty". 

   Is Layla a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Layla" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Layla?   
 Names with a similar style to Layla include Sofia, Aisha, Isabella, Niamh. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.