Laylonie
A unique combination of "Layla" (Arabic origin meaning "night") and "Onie" (unknown origin).
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Laylonie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laylonie today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laylonie births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laylonie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,441
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Laylonie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laylonie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Laylonie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laylonie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laylonie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laylonies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laylonie
The name Laylonie is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the combination of the words "layl" meaning "night" and "nie" meaning "new." It is thought to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
Historically, the name Laylonie was associated with the concept of renewal and rebirth, symbolizing the idea of a new beginning after the darkness of night. It was often given to children born during the night hours, as a way of celebrating the arrival of a new life and the hope it represented.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars have speculated that it may have been inspired by the Arabic tale of Layla and Majnun, a classic love story that has been retold in various forms throughout the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laylonie can be found in the writings of the Persian poet Hafiz, who lived in the 14th century. He mentions a woman named Laylonie in one of his ghazals, praising her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Laylonie. One of the most prominent was Laylonie al-Qahira, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Cairo during the 15th century. She was known for her extensive knowledge of Islamic theology and her contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time.
Another famous Laylonie was Laylonie al-Andalusiya, a skilled calligrapher and artist who lived in Andalusia, Spain, during the 11th century. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and palaces, and she was celebrated for her mastery of the art form.
In the realm of literature, Laylonie al-Mawsiliya was a prominent poet and writer who lived in Mosul, Iraq, in the 13th century. Her poetry was widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into human emotions.
Moving forward in time, Laylonie Bint Abdullah was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the Arabian Peninsula during the late 19th century. She established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote the education of girls and women in her region.
Lastly, Laylonie al-Misri was a pioneering Egyptian filmmaker and actress who made significant contributions to the early development of the Arab cinema industry in the 1930s and 1940s. Her innovative work helped pave the way for future generations of Arab filmmakers and artists.
People
Laylonie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laylonie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laylonie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laylonie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Laylonie a common name?
We classify Laylonie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laylonie most popular?
The single biggest year for Laylonie was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laylonie is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laylonie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laylonie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laylonie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laylonie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laylonie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laylonie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Laylonie?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Laylonie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.