girl name
Laila
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#413 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Laila in the US, 1880–2025
Laila first appears in US records in 1884. It peaked in 2008, when 2,414 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 755.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Laila a boy or a girl name?
Laila is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Laila?
In 2025, Laila ranked #413 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Laila most popular?
Laila was most popular in 2008, when about 2,414 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.