Lailah

Lailah: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin

Meaning and origin of Lailah

  • A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

Etymology

Rare spelling variant of Leila.

How popular is Lailah?

131U.S. babies in 2025
#651peak rank (2010)
6,900babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,900 girls in the U.S. have been named Lailah. Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 2010. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025451 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lailah FAQ

What does the name Lailah mean?

A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila. Rare spelling variant of Leila.

What is the origin of the name Lailah?

Lailah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Lailah?

Since 1880, 6,900 girls in the U.S. have been named Lailah. Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 2010. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lailah a boy or girl name?

Lailah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,900 girls and 0 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.