Layla
Peaked at #23 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1950, Layla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Layla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#23
in 2019
Current rank
#37
in 2024
Years tracked
61
1950–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1950, Layla reached its peak popularity for girls in 2019, ranking #23 nationally with 6,518 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #29 (2014) to #37 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Layla ranks #37 nationally for girls, with 5,305 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #37 | 5,305 |
| 2023 | #30 | 5,698 |
| 2022 | #29 | 6,091 |
| 2021 | #24 | 6,347 |
| 2020 | #24 | 6,221 |
| 2019 | #23 | 6,518 |
| 2018 | #27 | 6,509 |
| 2017 | #26 | 6,333 |
Layla — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#7848
in 2011
Current rank
#10455
in 2024
Years tracked
15
2004–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2004, Layla reached its peak popularity for boys in 2011, ranking #7848 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11565 (2014) to #10455 (2024) — a 10% improvement.
As of 2024, Layla ranks #10455 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,455 | 7 |
| 2021 | #10,345 | 7 |
| 2019 | #13,307 | 5 |
| 2017 | #7,906 | 10 |
| 2015 | #10,189 | 7 |
| 2014 | #11,565 | 6 |
| 2013 | #13,264 | 5 |
| 2012 | #9,368 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Layla most popular?
Layla was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #23 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Layla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Layla?
At least 123,838 babies have been recorded with the name Layla in the US since 1950, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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