The name Alayla is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with roots in Arabic culture. Pronounced as ah-LAHY-lah in Arabic and uh-LAY-luh in English, the name carries an elegant and melodic sound. A variation of the name is Alaia, which shares similar phonetic qualities. Alayla has been gradually gaining popularity in the United States over the past few decades. Since 1994, its occurrence has steadily increased, reaching a peak rank of 1778 in 2017 with 117 newborns given this name that year. The name's soft yet distinctive pronunciation makes it an appealing option for parents seeking something both modern and culturally rich for their daughters.