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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night
- Origin
- Arabic (variant of Layla/Laila)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LAY-lah
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
LAY-lahIPA /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.
Names Like Laela
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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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