Feminine dossier · first seen 1950
Layla
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
#36 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2019
Peak births
6,523
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1950Peak 20192025
Quick answers about Layla
How many people are named Layla?
An estimated 127,970 living Americans are named Layla.
How rare is Layla?
Layla is still widely used among babies today, with 5,338 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 18.2% from its 2019 peak. It was the #36 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Layla?
The median age of a living American named Layla is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 16 years old.
Is Layla still popular?
Yes. Layla is holding steady, with 5,338 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Layla most common?
Layla has its strongest geographic signal in Delaware, where it appeared 2.9× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
18.2%
2025
5,338
All-time
129,136
Diaspora map
Layla broke out in Louisiana and Tennessee (2000) and became over-represented in 18 states over 24 years.
Broke out: Louisiana and Tennessee, 2000 · over-represented in 18 states over 24 years