Layla

Often associated with “night” in Arabic-language tradition.

Layla is a feminine given name of Arabic origin that’s widely used internationally. In common explanations, it’s associated with “night,” and many people encounter it in both Arabic script and Latin-script spellings. From an etymology standpoint, Layla is commonly linked to Arabic layl (night). When the name is written in Latin script, several spellings are in circulation (Layla, Leila, Laila), often reflecting transliteration choices rather than a different name. Pronunciation in English is typically LAY-luh with two syllables. A practical tip is to confirm the preferred spelling for documents, since the same name may appear under multiple romanized forms.

Etymology: Commonly linked to Arabic layl (night). In Latin-script usage, spelling varies (Layla, Leila, Laila) while pronunciation is often similar.