Lyla
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Old English ◈ 2 syllables
"Night, dark beauty, dark as night"

From Arabic / Old English

Lyla is a variant of Layla, from the Arabic meaning night. It carries all the romantic associations of its source name — including Eric Clapton's famous song — while offering a slightly softer, more English-friendly spelling. Lyla entered the US top 100 in 2013. Its two syllables, night-time beauty and the romance of the Layla legend make it quietly enchanting.

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Lyla at a glance
MeaningNight, dark beauty, dark as night
OriginArabic / Old English
GenderFemale
Syllables2
Name dayDec 1
NumerologyLife Path 5
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Origin & history of Lyla
1
Arabic / Old English roots
Lyla is a variant of Layla, from the Arabic meaning night. It carries all the romantic associations of its source name — including Eric Clapton's famous song — while offering a slightly softer, more English-friendly spelling. Lyla entered the US top 100 in 2013. Its two syllables, night-time beauty and the romance of the Layla legend make it quietly enchanting.
2
Root name
The root form of Lyla is Layla / Leila — meaning Night, dark beauty, dark as night.
3
Modern usage
Lyla remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Lyla
2Syllables
5Life path
Numerology of Lyla
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
L3
Y7
L3
A1
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Lyla
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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Name combinations with Lyla
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