Laila Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Laila is famously featured in the classic Arabic love story “Layla and Majnun,” similar to the Western “Romeo and Juliet.”

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A Deep Dive

Laila Overview

Meaning

Night, dark

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic, Hebrew

Etymology

Originated from the Arabic name “Layla”

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪ.lə/

Popularity

Laila is a beloved name across many regions, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America. In the USA, Laila was ranked as the 312th most popular name for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Modern, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, creative, gentle, imaginative

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Laila holds significant meaning in Arabic culture, often associated with the night and beauty.

Name Day

February 18th (Latvia)
A Deep Dive

Laila Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Layla, Leila, Leyla, Laylah, Leilah

Common Nicknames

Lala, Elle, Ella, Lilo

Diminutives

Lai, Lili, Lila, Lyla

Famous People

  • Laila Ali
    (American Boxer)
  • Laila Morse
    (English Actress)
  • Laila Rouass
    (British Actress)
  • Laila Robins
    (American Actress)
  • Laila Elwi
    (Egyptian Actress)
  • Laila Kinnunen
    (Finnish Singer)
  • Laila Novak
    (Swedish Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Laila Majnu"
    (Film)
  • "Laila"
    (Novel)
  • Laila Rouass
    ("Holby City," TV Series)
  • Laila Morse
    ("EastEnders," TV Series)
  • "Laila"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • Laila Peak
    (Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan)

What Is the Meaning of Laila?

Laila means “night” and often symbolizes beauty and darkness. People named Laila are often thought to be mysterious and charming.

What Is the Origin of The Name Laila?

Laila has Arabic origins, where it means “night.” It has also been popular in Persian culture and has various spellings like Layla and Leila.

Laila Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Laila in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2422021#3082022#3122023
Top 3 Rankings#1352009#1402008#1402010

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Laila

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023312
(-4 from 2022)
985
(-46 from 2022)
0.05631
2022308
(-66 from 2021)
1031
(-221 from 2021)
0.05750
2021242
(-15 from 2020)
1252
(-50 from 2020)
0.06988
2020227
(-17 from 2019)
1302
(-158 from 2019)
0.07366
2019210
(-28 from 2018)
1460
(-158 from 2018)
0.07957
2018182
(-10 from 2017)
1618
(-131 from 2017)
0.08701
2017172
(-9 from 2016)
1749
(-202 from 2016)
0.09258
2016163
(+7 from 2015)
1951
(+62 from 2015)
0.10078
2015170
(-21 from 2014)
1889
(-257 from 2014)
0.09683
2014149
(-5 from 2013)
2146
(+3 from 2013)
0.10970
2013144
(-1 from 2012)
2143
(-106 from 2012)
0.11117
2012143
(-2 from 2011)
2249
(+51 from 2011)
0.11596
2011141
(-1 from 2010)
2198
(-50 from 2010)
0.11343
2010140
(-5 from 2009)
2248
(-130 from 2009)
0.11465
2009135
(+5 from 2008)
2378
(-34 from 2008)
0.11743
2008140
(+8 from 2007)
2412
(+47 from 2007)
0.11580
2007148
(+88 from 2006)
2365
(+920 from 2006)
0.11174
2006236
(-2 from 2005)
1445
(-8 from 2005)
0.06912
2005234
(+16 from 2004)
1453
(+171 from 2004)
0.07159
2004250
(-1 from 2003)
1282
(-24 from 2003)
0.06353
2003249
(+120 from 2002)
1306
(+505 from 2002)
0.06509
2002369
(+84 from 2001)
801
(+189 from 2001)
0.04056
2001453
(+190 from 2000)
612
(+223 from 2000)
0.03089
2000643
(+520 from 1999)
389
(+222 from 1999)
0.01949
19991163
(+177 from 1998)
167
(+36 from 1998)
0.00858
19981340
(+94 from 1997)
131
(+15 from 1997)
0.00676
19971434
(+44 from 1996)
116
(+5 from 1996)
0.00608
19961478
(-22 from 1995)
111
(+1 from 1995)
0.00579
19951456
(+251 from 1994)
110
(+23 from 1994)
0.00572
19941707
(-105 from 1993)
87
(-8 from 1993)
0.00446
19931602
(-54 from 1992)
95
(-5 from 1992)
0.00482
19921548
(-11 from 1991)
100
(-1 from 1991)
0.00499
19911537
(+291 from 1990)
101
(+23 from 1990)
0.00497
19901828
(-111 from 1989)
78
(-1 from 1989)
0.00380
19891717
(+269 from 1988)
79
(+19 from 1988)
0.00397
19881986
(-68 from 1987)
60
(+1 from 1987)
0.00312
19871918
(-380 from 1986)
59
(-20 from 1986)
0.00315
19861538
(+128 from 1985)
79
(+9 from 1985)
0.00428
19851666
(-207 from 1984)
70
(-9 from 1984)
0.00379
19841459
(+52 from 1983)
79
(+4 from 1983)
0.00438
19831511
(+389 from 1982)
75
(+19 from 1982)
0.00419
19821900
(-305 from 1981)
56
(-17 from 1981)
0.00309
19811595
(+140 from 1980)
73
(+9 from 1980)
0.00408
19801735
(+97 from 1979)
64
(+6 from 1979)
0.00359
19791832
(-163 from 1978)
58
(-5 from 1978)
0.00337
19781669
(+307 from 1977)
63
(+14 from 1977)
0.00383
19771976
(-338 from 1976)
49
(-11 from 1976)
0.00298
19761638
(-52 from 1975)
60
(-2 from 1975)
0.00382
19751586
(+123 from 1974)
62
(+9 from 1974)
0.00397
19741709
(+97 from 1973)
53
(+6 from 1973)
0.00338
19731806
(+416 from 1972)
47
(+13 from 1972)
0.00302
19722222
(+652 from 1971)
34
(+10 from 1971)
0.00211
19712874
(-20 from 1970)
24
No change from 1970
0.00137
19702854
(-11 from 1969)
24
(+2 from 1969)
0.00131
19692843
(-54 from 1968)
22
(+1 from 1968)
0.00125
19682789
(+297 from 1967)
21
(+4 from 1967)
0.00123
19673086
(-895 from 1966)
17
(-12 from 1966)
0.00099
19662191
(+552 from 1965)
29
(+9 from 1965)
0.00165
19652743
(-268 from 1964)
20
(-5 from 1964)
0.00109
19642475
(-50 from 1963)
25
No change from 1963
0.00128
19632425
(-11 from 1962)
25
No change from 1962
0.00126
19622414
(+647 from 1961)
25
(+8 from 1961)
0.00123
19613061
(-157 from 1960)
17
(-1 from 1960)
0.00082
19602904
(-36 from 1959)
18
(+1 from 1959)
0.00087
19592868
(-420 from 1958)
17
(-5 from 1958)
0.00082
19582448
(+376 from 1957)
22
(+5 from 1957)
0.00106
19572824
(+670 from 1956)
17
(+5 from 1956)
0.00081
19563494
(-523 from 1955)
12
(-3 from 1955)
0.00058
19552971
(+519 from 1954)
15
(+4 from 1954)
0.00075
19543490
(-1127 from 1953)
11
(-9 from 1953)
0.00055
19532363
(+1189 from 1952)
20
(+10 from 1952)
0.00104
19523552
(-268 from 1951)
10
(-1 from 1951)
0.00053
19513284
(+951 from 1949)
11
(+4 from 1949)
0.00060
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19494235
(-642 from 1948)
7
(-2 from 1948)
0.00040
19483593
(+113 from 1947)
9
No change from 1947
0.00052
19473706
(-489 from 1946)
9
(-1 from 1946)
0.00050
19463217
(-301 from 1945)
10
No change from 1945
0.00062
19452916
(+1138 from 1944)
10
(+4 from 1944)
0.00074
19444054
(-1702 from 1943)
6
(-9 from 1943)
0.00044
19432352
(+634 from 1942)
15
(+5 from 1942)
0.00105
19422986
(+573 from 1941)
10
(+3 from 1941)
0.00072
19413559
(+304 from 1940)
7
(+1 from 1940)
0.00056
19403863
(-717 from 1939)
6
(-2 from 1939)
0.00051
19393146
(-567 from 1938)
8
(-3 from 1938)
0.00071
19382579
(-9 from 1937)
11
No change from 1937
0.00096
19372570
(-49 from 1936)
11
No change from 1936
0.00100
19362521
(+910 from 1935)
11
(+4 from 1935)
0.00102
19353431
(-1007 from 1934)
7
(-5 from 1934)
0.00064
19342424
(-263 from 1933)
12
(-2 from 1933)
0.00111
19332161
(+669 from 1932)
14
(+4 from 1932)
0.00134
19322830
(-81 from 1931)
10
No change from 1931
0.00090
19312749
(-323 from 1930)
10
(-3 from 1930)
0.00091
19302426
(-235 from 1929)
13
(-2 from 1929)
0.00111
19292191
(+577 from 1928)
15
(+4 from 1928)
0.00130
19282768
(-598 from 1927)
11
(-6 from 1927)
0.00092
19272170
(+304 from 1926)
17
(+3 from 1926)
0.00137
19262474
(-456 from 1925)
14
(-5 from 1925)
0.00114
19252018
(+1647 from 1924)
19
(+11 from 1924)
0.00150
19243665
(-2028 from 1923)
8
(-18 from 1923)
0.00062
19231637
(+1321 from 1922)
26
(+15 from 1922)
0.00208
19222958
(-1482 from 1921)
11
(-20 from 1921)
0.00088
19211476
(+190 from 1920)
31
(+6 from 1920)
0.00242
19201666
(-221 from 1919)
25
(-4 from 1919)
0.00201
19191445
(+657 from 1918)
29
(+12 from 1918)
0.00247
19182102
(-255 from 1917)
17
(-2 from 1917)
0.00141
19171847
(-362 from 1916)
19
(-6 from 1916)
0.00169
19161485
(+38 from 1915)
25
(+2 from 1915)
0.00230
19151523
(-179 from 1914)
23
(+1 from 1914)
0.00225
19141344
(+422 from 1913)
22
(+10 from 1913)
0.00276
19131766
(-146 from 1912)
12
No change from 1912
0.00183
19121620
(+36 from 1911)
12
(+3 from 1911)
0.00205
19111656
(+279 from 1910)
9
(+2 from 1910)
0.00204
19101935
(+273 from 1909)
7
(+2 from 1909)
0.00167
19092208
(-346 from 1908)
5
(-1 from 1908)
0.00136
19081862
(-270 from 1903)
6
No change from 1903
0.00169
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031592
(+4 from 1899)
6
(+1 from 1899)
0.00216
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18991596
(-159 from 1893)
5
No change from 1893
0.00202
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931437
(-586 from 1884)
5
(-2 from 1884)
0.00222
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884851
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00509
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Laila

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2952021#3172022#3412023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2832021#3272022#2892023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2002021#3502022#3282023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2752021#2962022#2962023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1572021#2602022#3122023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2002021#1962022#2722023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2132021#2412022#2872023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1902021#3252022#2852023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2532021#2222022#2232023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4202021#2742022#3012023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1442021#1992022#2192023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2542021#2752022#1882023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2142021#2942022#2352023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2042021#2542022#2182023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2062021#3872022#3872023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2192021#3952022#4172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2592021#3042022#4142023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3822021#1892022#3412023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1342021#4202022#2322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3152021#4942022#3302023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2762021#3102022#4262023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1142021#1122022#2672023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3902021#2972022#2632023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2152021#4972022#4122023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3462021#4212022#5192023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4092021#3552022#4442023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3392020#3282021#4062022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3672020#1952021#5112023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2152021#3692022#3922023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4122021#1432022#3462023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2722021#4022022#2482023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2812021#3822022#4862023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#922021#1152022#1982023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4132021#5652022#3762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4582020#5482022#3652023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1872021#2012022#3552023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5952019#4092020#6042021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1362018#1322019#722020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2332019#2512020#2062021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3392019#2642021#4482023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4272016#3812018#2772020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2122017#2072020#2202021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2532014#1352016#2372019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2542015#2472017#2292020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2612014#2282017#2402019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2312013#2282017#2212022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2772011#2542016#2342018

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1602009#2442017#2252021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1702011#2052015#2022016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1382007#1242010

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1152008

Popularity Rankings for Laila in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#261970#701975#921990

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#1592019#1552020#1552021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2492019#2062020#1842021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2122021#2242022#2902023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2952020#2122021#2662022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2602022#3662023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2732018#2632019#3502021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2922019#2772020#3032021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3042021#3242022#4392023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3222021#3292022#3422023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3282018#4022021#3702022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3722021#3942022#5842023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#7472022#4452023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#5552021#4652022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Laila a Name for Boys or Girls?

Laila is most often given to girls. Its melodic sound and cultural significance make it popular for female names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Laila

Laila in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Laila Ali (Boxer, born 1977): An American former professional boxer, television personality, and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
  • Laila Morse (Actress, born 1945): An English actress best known for her role in the TV soap opera "EastEnders."
  • Laila Rouass (Actress, born 1971): A British actress who has appeared in numerous television shows and films.
  • Laila Robins (Actress, born 1959): An American stage, film, and television actress.
  • Laila Elwi (Actress, born 1962): An Egyptian actress who has starred in numerous Egyptian films and television series.
  • Laila Kinnunen (Singer, 1939–2000): A Finnish singer who was one of the most popular Finnish singers in the 1950s and 1960s.
  • Laila Novak (Model, born 1942): A Swedish model and actress who gained fame in the 1960s.
  • "Laila Majnu" (1976 Film): A classic Bollywood romance about the legendary lovers Laila and Majnu.
  • "Laila" (2016 Novel): A dystopian tale set in a near-future India where a mother searches for her lost daughter.
  • Laila Rouass ("Holby City," 1999 TV Series): Plays Sahira Shah, a talented cardiothoracic registrar.
  • Laila Morse ("EastEnders," 1985 TV Series): Known for her role as Mo Harris, a sharp-tongued matriarch.
  • "Laila" (2015 TV Series): A drama about a young woman's struggle with her identity and family expectations.
  • Laila Peak (Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan): A striking mountain peak famous for its distinctive shape and challenging climbing routes.
  • Laila City (Puntland, Somalia): A bustling city situated in the northeastern part of Somalia.
  • Laila Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake offering scenic views and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Laila Forest (Tanzania): A dense forest region that is home to diverse flora and fauna.
  • Laila Village (Chhattisgarh, India): A small village known for its traditional culture and local crafts.
  • Laila Beach (Goa, India): A beautiful beach destination attracting tourists for its sandy shores and vibrant nightlife.

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