Leyla
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
Every Leyla since 1957 — 10,564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leyla
Leyla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #611 in 2025 with 478 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 10,564 American babies have been named Leyla. Its peak came in 2022, when 504 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 478 | #611 |
| 2024 | 504 | #600 |
| 2023 | 493 | #604 |
| 2022 | 504 | #594 |
| 2021 | 440 | #672 |
| 2020 | 496 | #586 |
| 2019 | 401 | #713 |
| 2018 | 459 | #646 |
| 2017 | 485 | #620 |
| 2016 | 402 | #710 |
| 2015 | 361 | #783 |
| 2014 | 410 | #691 |
| 2013 | 447 | #626 |
| 2012 | 385 | #722 |
| 2011 | 376 | #735 |
| 2010 | 370 | #750 |
| 2009 | 389 | #741 |
| 2008 | 382 | #768 |
| 2007 | 367 | #787 |
| 2006 | 263 | #990 |
| 2005 | 245 | #999 |
| 2004 | 209 | #1,096 |
| 2003 | 170 | #1,239 |
| 2002 | 142 | #1,366 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,434 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,684 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,643 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,767 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,471 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,785 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,038 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,629 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,653 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,898 |
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Famous people named Leyla
- Leyla Gencer Singer · 1928–2008
- Leyla Mammadbeyova Pilot · 1909–1989
- Leyla Zana Politician · b. 1961
- Leyla Aliyeva Writer · b. 1984
- Leyla Aliyeva Presenter · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leyla mean?
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
How popular is the name Leyla in 2025?
Leyla ranked #611 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 478 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leyla?
10,564 babies have been named Leyla in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leyla most popular?
Leyla peaked in 2022, when 504 newborns received the name.
Is Leyla a boy or girl name?
Leyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leyla rising or falling?
Leyla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leyla?
Well-known people named Leyla include Leyla Gencer (singer), Leyla Mammadbeyova (pilot), Leyla Zana (politician).