How Many People Are Named Layal?

Complete statistics for the name Layal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Layal
Very Rare
Arabic

Layal means 'night' in Arabic, adding a touch of mystery to its charm. With only 762 people named Layal alive today, you're one in 433,228 Americans who bears this rare name. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity just last year.

~762
Living in US
1 in 433,228
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Night
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Mysterious Sophisticated Dreamy
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance, suggesting that people named Layal are likely to be nurturing and caring.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,377
Worldwide Bearers
#40,213
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,160
🇱🇧 Lebanon
6,847
🇪🇬 Egypt
651
🇲🇦 Morocco
519
🇧🇭 Bahrain
326
🇮🇶 Iraq
319
🇯🇴 Jordan
303
🇮🇳 India
205
🇾🇪 Yemen
200
🇺🇸 United States
139

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
762 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
718
Would be under 30 (93%)
50
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 768 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Layal Through the Generations

Layal, a name that's truly taking flight, has seen a surge in recent years, reaching its peak in 2024 with 56 births. The majority of those named Layal are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, trendy choice for parents. As of now, there are 762 individuals carrying this unique moniker, with most concentrated in their younger years, suggesting it's a name that's here to stay among the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 148
California 44
Texas 20
New York 18
Florida 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Layal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Layal's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Layal

How Many People Have the Name Layal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 762 people in the United States currently share the name Layal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 433,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Layal a Common or Rare Name?

Layal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Layal Mean?

Layal means "night" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Layal in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Layal Most Popular?

The name Layal reached peak popularity in 2024, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Layal?

Approximately 762 people named Layal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 768. That works out to roughly 1 in 433,228 Americans.

Is Layal a rare name?

Layal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 433,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Layal mean?

Layal means "night" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Layal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Layal are male and 100% are female.

When was Layal most popular?

Layal peaked in 2024 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US762
All-Time Births768
1 in X1 in 433,228
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#40,213
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.