Alyla, of Arabic origin, means 'exalted' or 'lofty'. It's composed of the elements 'a', meaning 'high', and 'lya', which signifies 'night'. This name was popularized in the West due to its use in the works of the late 19th-century French poet Leconte de Lisle, who named a character Alyla in his poem 'The Song of the Enchanted Islands'. It has since gained recognition as an independent given name, appealing for its unique sound and profound meaning.
The name Alyla has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a total of 212 babies given this name between 2003 and 2023. While there were only 5 births each year from 2003 to 2004, by 2017, the number had jumped to 20 births in a single year. Since then, the popularity has remained high, with at least 11 births per year until 2023.