Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Layan Updated December 4, 2025 by Jennifer M. Layan Gender: Female Origin: Arabic Meaning: Soft, Gentle ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Layan? The name Layan is primarily a female name of Arabic origin that means Soft, Gentle. People who like the name Layan also like: Ella, Lucia, Ava, Mali, Layla, Cailyn, Bayan, Aidan, Gabriel, Aden, Leo, Alexander, Hagan, Liam Names like Layan: Loan, Lolonyo, Leni, Loma, Lyanna, Lani, Lillian, Leolani, Lion, Leonie, Lilinoe, Lona, Leane, Layne, Linnea, Loneen, Lane, Lynn, Lanai, Leann, Lenmana, Liwanu, Lalana, Laney, Leimomi, Lonna, Leinani, Lonny, Liam, Leona Stats for the Name Layan Layan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Layan is currently not ranked in U.S. births