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Layla: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

ArabicGirl♀ Number 6
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What does Layla mean?

Layla is an Arabic girl's name meaning “night”.

This Arabic name has been cherished by parents seeking Middle Eastern and Arabic heritage.

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Origin & History

Layla represents the rich heritage of Middle Eastern and Arabic cultures, drawing from ancient civilizations and Islamic traditions. Arabic names often carry profound meanings related to faith, nature, or noble qualities, reflecting the cultural depth of the region.

Numerology of Layla

Pythagorean Number

6

The Nurturer

Key Traits

Caring, responsible, harmonious

Ruling Planet

♀Venus

Planetary Traits

Love, beauty, harmony

Names with numerology number 6 pair well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 6: The Nurturer♀ Venus in Numerology

The letters of Layla

5 letters: 3 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. L3
  2. A1
  3. Y7
  4. L3
  5. A1

Vowels (shaded): A, Y, A.

Expression

6

The Nurturer

all letters

3 + 1 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 15 → 6

Soul Urge

9

Helping others

vowels

1 + 7 + 1 = 9

Personality

6

Nurturing

consonants

3 + 3 = 6

Popularity of Layla

Current Rank

#36

Peak Year

2019

Total Births

123,729

Layla is a beautiful Arabic name choice.

Layla in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#36

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #31Zoe
  2. #32Scarlett
  3. #33Gianna
  4. #35Valentina
  5. #36Layla
  6. #37Avery
  7. #38Grace
  8. #39Ivy

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Names that share Layla's numbers

Layla: Expression 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 6.

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Names that begin like Layla: Lay-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Layla mean?
Layla is a Arabic name meaning "night." It belongs to the Arabic & Middle Eastern family of names, carrying Middle Eastern and Arabic heritage.
What is the numerology number for Layla?
In Pythagorean numerology, Layla has the number 6, known as The Nurturer. Key traits include: Caring, responsible, harmonious. This number is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, harmony.
Is Layla a popular baby name?
Layla is quite popular, ranking #36 among baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Layla?
Layla is a Arabic name from the Arabic & Middle Eastern tradition. Layla represents the rich heritage of Middle Eastern and Arabic cultures, drawing from ancient civilizations and Islamic traditions. Arabic names often carry profound meanings related to faith, nature, or noble qualities, reflecting the cultural depth of the region.
Is Layla compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Layla (Number 6) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Layla.

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