Lyla

At a glance

218 dogs named Lyla appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (97% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Lyla?

#618dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,902female dogs
218dogs in the records
#792cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 95%Boys 3%Not recorded 2%

97% girls · 3% boys among 213 dogs with a recorded sex

Lyla over the years

Rising
02.75.42013: 2.9, 2014: 1.3, 2015: 3.3, 2016: 2.1, 2017: 1.7, 2018: 1.0, 2019: 2.9, 2020: 3.6, 2021: 1.9, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 4.0, 2024: 4.72013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Lyla per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Lyla

Questions

Is Lyla a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (97% female).

How popular is Lyla for dogs?

Lyla is the #618 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 218 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Lyla?

Lyla is said in 2 syllables: Ly·la. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Lyla?

Lily, Lola and Lulu sound similar.

What breeds are often named Lyla?

Chihuahuas, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Lyla.

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