Meaning
night, dark
Origin
Laila is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AE, BE, CA, CH, CM, EG, FR, IT, MA, MY, SA, SY, TN, US).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- international
- traditional
- feminine
- romantic
Famous people named Laila
- Layla bint Mahdi
- Laïla and Majnun (legendary Arab lovers)
- Laïla bint Mabkhout
- Layla Al-Atrash
- Layla Al-Amiri (Iraqi politician)
- Layla al-Atraris (poet)
Variations
Leila, Layla
Popularity
Laila appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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