Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Layla.
National Rank (2025)
#36
All-Time Peak Rank
#23 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
129,136
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Layla Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Layla
According to SSA data, Layla achieved its highest historical rank of #23 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 6,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 57 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Layla scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,523Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
19yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
57Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:19
1960s:24
1970s:1,355
1980s:1,052
1990s:2,189
2000s:26,209
2010s:63,242
2020s:35,046
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLa-ya
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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