Laila
Laila is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “night, dark beauty, born at night.” It ranked #179 in the United States in 2025. Laila (also Layla) is immortalized in the Persian-Arabic epic 'Layla and Majnun,' one of the greatest love stories in…
how do you pronounce Laila?
LAY-lah
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what does Laila mean?
The name Laila means “night, dark beauty, born at night.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Laila (also Layla) is immortalized in the Persian-Arabic epic 'Layla and Majnun,' one of the greatest love stories in world literature. Laila represents the beloved whose beauty is so overwhelming it drives the lover to divine madness. The name captures the mystery and romance of the Arabian night.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #179 |
| 2023 | #186 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Laila?
- Laila Ali (American boxer, daughter of Muhammad Ali)
- Eric Clapton's 'Layla' (inspired by Layla and Majnun)
what names are similar to Laila?
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