Leilah

Leilah: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin

Meaning and origin of Leilah

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

How popular is Leilah?

125U.S. babies in 2025
#1002peak rank (2010)
4,241babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,241 girls in the U.S. have been named Leilah. Its highest rank for girls was #1002 in 2010. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025251 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Leilah FAQ

What does the name Leilah mean?

A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

What is the origin of the name Leilah?

Leilah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Leilah?

Since 1880, 4,241 girls in the U.S. have been named Leilah. Its highest rank for girls was #1002 in 2010. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Leilah a boy or girl name?

Leilah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,241 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.