What is the origin of the name Laila?

Laila is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Laila?

In 2023, 839 babies were named Laila in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Laila is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 839 ↘

All-Time Total: 42,679

Peak Year: 2008

Laila is of Arabic origin, meaning "night" or "dark beauty."

Girl names closely related to Laila

Ava Alaya Jordyn Erin Autumn Makayla Aubrey Naomi

Boy names closely related to Laila

Tristan Robert Gregory Jayce Ayden Adonis Kenneth Cayden

Names with similar meaning to Laila

Lailah Layla Laylah Leela Leila Leilah Lela Leyla

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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