girlArabic/Persian

Leila: Meaning & Origin

Leila is a girl name of Arabic/Persian origin meaning “night or dark beauty”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 23% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

LAY-lah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

77/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 23% of popular names.

Nicknames

LayLai

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

46%
35
2010
19
Current
#42
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Leila Amina
  • Leila Sofia
  • Leila Renee

Famous Namesakes

  • Leila Lopes, Angolan model

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Leila

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