Leila

Rank 246th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Leila was 246th most popular baby name for girls and 536th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,237 babies were named Leila in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,717 babies in the United States were named Leila. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Leila is around 16 to 22 years old.

The name "Leila" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Leila include Lei and Lila.

Leila Meaning & Origin

Leila is a beautiful name of Arabic origin that means "night", often associated with mystery, tranquility, and beauty.

The name Leila is described as charming, adventurous and artistic.

Pronunciation

Leila is pronounced ley-luh in English. The name Leila has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leila

The name Leila appears in various cultures across the globe, including Middle Eastern, Persian, and Arabic cultures. It is also mentioned in various literary works, such as in the poetry of Lord Byron.

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