Night beauty or dark-haired
Laiyah is a modern variation of the name Laila or Layla, which has deep roots in Arabic culture. It traditionally refers to the night or the beauty of the night, often used to describe someone with dark hair or eyes. This specific spelling adds a contemporary flair to the ancient Semitic name.
Less common today
Laiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,849 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of singer Monica and athlete Shannon Brown
