girlArabic/Persian

Lejla: Meaning & Origin

Lejla is a girl name of Arabic/Persian origin meaning “night or dark beauty (variant of Leila)”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

LAY-lah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Lej

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

47%
40
2010
21
Current
#41
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lejla Rose
  • Lejla Grace
  • Lejla Marie
  • Lejla Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Lejla

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