Leili

Q: What is the origin of Leili?

Leili is of Persian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Leili?

According to the latest SSA data, Leili is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Leili a girl name?

Leili is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Night"

Leili reflects the well-attested Layla name tradition, commonly associated with night imagery in Persian and Arabic literature.

Themes:persianpoeticnight

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Popularity History of Leili

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Leili did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Leili Nicknames

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

8 ideas

leiy

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leil

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lie

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eili

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iliy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leili

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Leili mean?

Leili means "Night". Leili reflects the well-attested Layla name tradition, commonly associated with night imagery in Persian and Arabic lite

What is the origin of Leili?

Leili is of Persian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Leili?

According to the latest SSA data, Leili is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Leili a girl name?

Leili is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Leili?

Popular nicknames for Leili include leiy, leil, lie, ly, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Leili?

There are many names similar to Leili in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginPersian, Arabic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Arvin Arman Armaan Avan Arash

Sisters

Aryana Ariyana Arriana Arian Anari

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