Laylah
Laylah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Laylah
- A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
Etymology
Rare spelling variant of Leila.
How popular is Laylah?
Since 1880, 7,297 girls in the U.S. have been named Laylah. Its highest rank for girls was #595 in 2014. In 2025, 179 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Laylah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Laylah
Sister and brother names that share Laylah's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Laylah FAQ
What does the name Laylah mean?
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila. Rare spelling variant of Leila.
What is the origin of the name Laylah?
Laylah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Laylah?
Since 1880, 7,297 girls in the U.S. have been named Laylah. Its highest rank for girls was #595 in 2014. In 2025, 179 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Laylah a boy or girl name?
Laylah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,297 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.