Lyla Name Meaning

The name Lyla is of Arabic origin and has different meanings in different cultures. In Arabic, Lyla means "night" or "dark-haired beauty." It is also sometimes considered a variant of the name Layla, which means "night" or "dark beauty" in Arabic as well.

Lyla gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world starting in the 20th century. It was likely influenced by the song "Layla" by Eric Clapton, which was released in 1971 and became a hit. The name received further attention when it was chosen by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for one of their daughters.