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.
About 33 girls were named Layanna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).