Leyla

Girl's name

Leyla is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic name Layla, meaning "night" or "dark beauty."

Meaning Night
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 499
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Leyla Aliyeva - Philanthropist, daughter of Azerbaijan's president.
  • Leyla Gencer - Opera singer, soprano.
  • Leyla Zana - Kurdish politician, human rights activist.
  • Leyla Milani - Model, actress, TV host.
  • Leyla Lydia Tugutlu - Actress, model.
  • Leyla McCalla - Musician, singer-songwriter, cellist.
  • Leyla Hussein - Activist, psychotherapist, against female genital mutilation.
  • Leyla Piedayesh - Fashion designer, founder of Lala Berlin.
  • Leyla Acaroglu - Sustainability provocateur, designer, social change maker.
  • Leyla Bouzid - Tunisian film director, screenwriter.

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