Meaning & Origin
Zayla is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Zyla or Zaila, possibly derived from the Arabic zayl or from the African place name Zeila in Somalia, connected to meanings of "beauty" or "sea."
Zayla has a melodic, flowing quality that has made it an appealing choice in the United States, particularly within African-American communities. Its distinctive ZAY- opening and the soft -la ending create a name with both energy and grace — a combination that has driven its steady rise in popularity.