Leila Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAY-lah / /ˈleɪ.lə/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: night; Persian: dark beauty

Historical & Cultural Background

Leila is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with beauty and night. In Persian literature, it is famously linked to the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its widespread appeal. It has also been popularized in modern times through literature and music.

Trend Summary

Leila has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often ranking in the top 200 names.

Similar Names

LaylaLeahLenaLailaLinaLaraLolaLivia

Variants

  • Laila
  • Lejla

International Variants

  • Leila (Arabic)
  • Laila (Arabic)
  • Leyla (Turkish)
  • Lejla (Bosnian)

Famous people named Leila

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Fictional characters named Leila

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Sibling Suggestions

LilaMilaNinaZaraKiraTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leila was first seen in the United States in 1941. Leila has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leila

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19416
20175