name

Lyla

LAY-luh

Lyla (name) means a female given name, a spelling variant of Leila. Example: “They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound.”

name

A female given name, a spelling variant of Leila.

"They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound."

How to use Lyla

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA modern spelling of the name Leila.

Easily confused with

leila → lila →

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They chose the name _____ because they liked its soft sound.

A spelling variant of Leila, itself of Arabic origin meaning "night."

Origin: Arabic

Ly Layla Lila Lilah

Ly Layla lila Lilah Delilah Leila Leela

Kyla Kayla Layla Leyla Twyla Mikayla

What does “Lyla” mean?

The word “Lyla” means a female given name, a spelling variant of Leila. In plain terms, a modern spelling of the name Leila.

How do you pronounce “Lyla”?

“Lyla” is pronounced LAY-luh (/ˈleɪlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lyla” in a sentence?

Here is “Lyla” used in a sentence: “They chose the name Lyla because they liked its soft sound.”

What part of speech is “Lyla”?

“Lyla” is a name.

Where does the word “Lyla” come from?

The word “Lyla” comes from Arabic. A spelling variant of Leila, itself of Arabic origin meaning "night.".

Vocabulary lists that include Lyla:

Ly Layla lila Lilah Delilah Leila Leela