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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LAY-lah
Leila is an Arabic name meaning simply 'night,' pronounced LAY-lah. You may see it glossed elsewhere as 'dark beauty' or 'beautiful dark-haired woman' — that's a popular embellishment, not part of the literal Arabic root. It has a vintage, worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Leila
Meaning: Night.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Often glossed as 'dark beauty' or 'beautiful dark-haired woman,' in addition to 'night.' Actually: 'Dark beauty' is a popular embellishment, not part of the literal Arabic root — layla simply means 'night.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Leila
LAY-lahIPA /ˈleɪlə/
Popularity of Leila
Leila hit its SSA peak rank of #165 back in 1880, when just 80 babies got the name; by 2024 it ranked #268, yet 1191 babies were named Leila that year — more than at its historic peak rank.
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FAQ
What does the name Leila mean?
Night. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Leila?
Leila is pronounced LAY-lah (IPA: /ˈleɪlə/).
Is Leila a popular name right now?
Leila peaked at #165 in 1880 and is ranked #268 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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