Night, dark beauty
Laiyla is a variant of the Arabic name Layla, which literally translates to 'night'. In classical Arabic literature and poetry, it often signifies the intoxicating beauty of the night or a dark-haired beloved. This specific spelling adds a modern, phonetic flair to the ancient and romantic root.
Less common today
Laiyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,322 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).