Laela

At a Glance: Name: Laela – Meaning: night – Origin: Arabic (variant of Layla/Laila) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LAY-lah

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Laela is pronounced LAY-lah and comes from Arabic as a variant of Layla or Laila, with a meaning of "night." You may come across the claim that it means "dark beauty," but that's a flourish added on some baby-name sites — the root word itself simply means "night." It has a worldly, clean, modern feel.

Meaning & Origin of Laela

Meaning: Night.

Origin: Arabic (variant of Layla/Laila).

A common claim: night; dark beauty Actually: 'Dark beauty' is a poetic flourish commonly added on baby-name sites; the actual root word simply means 'night.'

How to Pronounce Laela

Phonetic: LAY-lah   IPA: /ˈleɪlə/

Popularity of Laela

Laela reached its highest popularity in 2009, ranking #1897 with 111 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had dropped to #3845, with just 39 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Laela mean?

Night.

How do you pronounce Laela?

Laela is pronounced LAY-lah (IPA: /ˈleɪlə/).

Is Laela a popular name right now?

Laela peaked at #1897 in 2009 and is ranked #3845 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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