Leila
Leila first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2010, when 1,509 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,193.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Leila popular?
Steady Leila has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
| 2020s | 7,702 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,914 | |
| 2000s | 9,904 | |
| 1990s | 2,177 | |
| 1980s | 2,106 | |
| 1970s | 1,624 | |
| 1960s | 1,578 | |
| 1950s | 1,740 | |
| 1940s | 1,852 | |
| 1930s | 2,473 | |
| 1920s | 3,340 | |
| 1910s | 2,830 | |
| 1900s | 1,529 | |
| 1890s | 1,588 | |
| 1880s | 1,079 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Leila mean?
Variant spelling of Layla, from Arabic 'layl' meaning 'night'. The 'Leila' form was popularized in English via 19th-century Western literature.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leila mean?
Leila means night. Variant spelling of Layla, from Arabic 'layl' meaning 'night'. The 'Leila' form was popularized in English via 19th-century Western literature.
What is the origin of the name Leila?
Leila is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Leila?
Leila is pronounced “LAY-lah.”
Is Leila a boy or a girl name?
Leila is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Leila a popular name right now?
Leila has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
How popular is the name Leila?
In 2025, Leila ranked #259 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Leila most popular?
Leila was most popular in 2010, when about 1,509 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Leila?
Names similar to Leila include Fatima, Aisha, Jana, Maryam, Raya.
What names go well with Leila?
arabic names that pair well with Leila include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.