How old is someone named Leyla?
The average Leyla is 14 years old.
Half of all living Leylas are between 6 and 19.
When was Leyla popular?
Most of the Leylas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 73 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 354 | 330 |
| 1980s | 243 | 230 |
| 1990s | 456 | 450 |
| 2000s | 2,404 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 4,096 | 4,100 |
| 2020s | 2,915 | 2,900 |
How many Leylas are still alive?
About 10,000 Leylas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Leyla since 1957.
Nearly every Leyla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Leyla?
More than half of living Leylas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 56%
Is Leyla an old name?
No. Leyla is one of the youngest names around: younger than 84 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Leyla will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Leyla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Leylas are women.
Names the same age as Leyla
NAME TWIN
Leyla's name twin is Soren. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Soren's age curve is the closest match to Leyla's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Leila (23)
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Questions about the name Leyla
How old is the average Leyla?
The average Leyla in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Leyla?
About 10,000 Leylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Leyla most popular?
In 2022, when about 500 baby girls were named Leyla.
Is Leyla a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Leylas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this