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Leila

female

Meaning

"Night"

From Arabic layla meaning night, it is widespread in the Islamic world and adopted broadly through literary and cultural transmission.

Popularity History of Leila

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#268Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#268

Leila was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-28

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Leila Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Leila.

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Lei
Nickname
Lee
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Baby Name Lists That Include Leila

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Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Persian
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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