Lyla

Lyla is an Arabic-origin feminine name, a variant spelling of Layla or Leila, from the Arabic layl meaning 'night.' It carries the deep, poetic beauty of the Arabic night, suggesting mystery, darkness, and a certain timeless romance.

Lyla is the night sky in name form — dark, beautiful, and quietly captivating. The Arabic root meaning 'night' makes it a natural fit for dark-coated pets, especially black cats and dogs with deep brown or black fur whose coloring mirrors the meaning. The variant spelling gives it a slightly softer look than Layla while keeping all the poetic depth. For a female pet with a calm, beautiful presence and a certain enigmatic quality, Lyla is a genuinely lovely choice.