Laila
Laila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪlə/ · /ˈlaɪlə/
Meaning and origin of Laila
- A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
Etymology
Variant of Leila and Layla, from Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā), related to لَيْلَة (layla, “night”).
How popular is Laila?
Since 1880, 43,484 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Laila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #135 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #10341 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #413 for girls, with 755 babies given the name.
Names similar to Laila
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Sibling name ideas for Laila
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Laila FAQ
What does the name Laila mean?
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila. Variant of Leila and Layla, from Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā), related to لَيْلَة (layla, “night”).
What is the origin of the name Laila?
Laila is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Laila?
Since 1880, 43,484 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Laila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #135 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #10341 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #413 for girls, with 755 babies given the name.
Is Laila a boy or girl name?
Laila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,484 girls and 23 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.