Leila
Leila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪlə/ · /ˈliːlə/
Meaning and origin of Leila
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā). Taken into English usage through nineteenth-century literature.
How popular is Leila?
Since 1880, 55,436 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Leila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3345 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #259 for girls, with 1,193 babies given the name.
Names similar to Leila
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Leila
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Leila FAQ
What does the name Leila mean?
A female given name from Arabic. From Arabic لَيْلَى (laylā). Taken into English usage through nineteenth-century literature.
What is the origin of the name Leila?
Leila is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Leila?
Since 1880, 55,436 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Leila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3345 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #259 for girls, with 1,193 babies given the name.
Is Leila a boy or girl name?
Leila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 55,436 girls and 11 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.