Quick answer
Layla is a girl name meaning "night".
Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈlaj.laː/; English /ˈleɪ.lə/.
Meaning and history
The name means "night" in Arabic. Layla was the love interest of the poet Qays (called Majnun) in an old Arab tale, notably retold by the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi in his poem Layla and Majnun. This story was a popular romance in medieval Arabia and Persia. The name became used in the English-speaking world after the 1970 release of the song Layla by Derek and the Dominos, the title of which was inspired by the medieval story.
Notes and context
Usage: arabic, english | Arabic: ليلى