Layliana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Arabic and English.
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Layliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Layliana today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Layliana births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Layliana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,841
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Layliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Layliana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 120 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Layliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Layliana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Layliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Layliana
The name Layliana has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of the Arabic names Layla and Ana, which means "night" and "I" or "me" respectively. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th century AD.
Layliana is a relatively modern name, and there are no known historical references to it in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the root name Layla has a rich history and has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and poems throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Layliana can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it was used as a character name in a novel written by an Arabic author. Unfortunately, the exact details of this novel and its author have been lost to time.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Layliana. One such person was Layliana al-Khalili (1892-1976), a renowned Syrian poet and writer who was considered a pioneer of modern Arabic literature. Her works often explored themes of love, feminism, and social justice.
Another notable Layliana was Layliana al-Qassimi (1920-2002), an Emirati princess and philanthropist who dedicated her life to promoting education and women's rights in the United Arab Emirates. She founded several schools and charitable organizations during her lifetime.
In the world of sports, Layliana Murad (born 1985) is a Palestinian-American professional basketball player who has represented the Palestinian national team in international competitions. She has also played professionally in various leagues across Europe and Asia.
Layliana Tarek (born 1978) is an Egyptian-American visual artist and sculptor known for her innovative use of recycled materials in her installations and sculptures. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Lastly, Layliana Abou-Ismail (1932-2018) was a Lebanese-Canadian author and poet who wrote extensively about her experiences as an immigrant and her love for her homeland. Her published works include several collections of poetry and a memoir titled "Across the Seas: A Journey of Self-Discovery."
People
Layliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Layliana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Layliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Layliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Layliana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Layliana a common name?
We classify Layliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 201 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Layliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Layliana was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Layliana is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Layliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Layliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Layliana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Layliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Layliana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Layliana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Layliana?
See how many Americans are named Layliana on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.