Leylah

Leylah: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin

Meaning and origin of Leylah

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

How popular is Leylah?

48U.S. babies in 2025
#2742peak rank (2022)
1,005babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,005 girls in the U.S. have been named Leylah. Its highest rank for girls was #2742 in 2022. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202563 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Leylah FAQ

What does the name Leylah mean?

A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.

What is the origin of the name Leylah?

Leylah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Leylah?

Since 1880, 1,005 girls in the U.S. have been named Leylah. Its highest rank for girls was #2742 in 2022. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Leylah a boy or girl name?

Leylah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,005 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.