Lyba is of Arabic origin, meaning 'night'. It is composed of two elements: 'layl', which signifies 'night', and 'al-ba', referring to the morning dew. Thus, Lyba symbolizes the beauty and tranquility of a dewy dawn. This name is relatively uncommon but carries a profound poetic essence, making it an intriguing choice for a child.
The name Lyba experienced some fluctuation in popularity from 1999 to 2006, with a peak of six births each in 1999 and 2002, before declining slightly to five births in the subsequent years of 2003 and 2004. However, it then stabilized again at six births per year from 2005 to 2006. Overall, there were a total of 34 babies named Lyba born during this seven-year period.