Night beauty or dark-haired
Layanna is a modern elaboration of the Arabic name Layla, meaning 'night'. It combines the traditional root with the popular 'anna' suffix, often interpreted as 'grace' or 'favor' from Hebrew origins. This fusion results in a name that suggests beauty found in the evening or a graceful spirit.
Less common today
Layanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,266 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
