Feminine dossier · first seen 1957
Leyla
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2022
Peak births
504
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1957Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Leyla
How many people are named Leyla?
An estimated 10,440 living Americans are named Leyla.
How rare is Leyla?
Leyla is uncommon among babies today, with 478 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 5.2% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Leyla?
The median age of a living American named Leyla is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 19 years old.
Is Leyla still popular?
Yes. Leyla is holding steady, with 478 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Leyla most common?
Leyla has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appeared 2.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
5.2%
2025
478
All-time
10,564
Diaspora map
Leyla broke out in Florida and Texas (2007) and became over-represented in 8 states over 10 years.
Broke out: Florida and Texas, 2007 · over-represented in 8 states over 10 years