Night beauty or weary
Layah is a name with multiple potential roots. It is often used as a variant of the Hebrew name Leah, meaning weary, or the Arabic name Layla, meaning night. In modern usage, it is frequently chosen for its soft, melodic sound and its connection to these traditional roots.
About 57 girls were named Layah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
