Girls name · Illinois
Layla in Illinois
Layla was the 30th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 204 babies named Layla that year. Since 1973, Illinois families have named 5,046 babies Layla.
Popularity over time
Layla in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 | 899th |
| 1980 | 7 | 1097th |
| 1996 | 11 | 879th |
| 2002 | 30 | 423rd |
| 2008 | 180 | 79th |
| 2014 | 265 | 28th |
| 2019 | 266 | 20th |
| 2025 | 204 | 30th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 899th in 1973 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Layla in Illinois in a single year was 292, in 2018. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Layla reached its best rank of 9th in New Mexico (2016). See Layla in every state →
How popular is Layla in Illinois?
Layla was the 30th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 204 babies named Layla that year. Since 1973, Illinois families have named 5,046 babies Layla.
How many babies are named Layla in Illinois?
In 2025, 204 babies were named Layla in Illinois. The most babies named Layla in Illinois in a single year was 292, in 2018.
What is the rank of Layla in Illinois?
Layla ranked 30th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 2021.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.