Laila

Laila is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 839 girls in the United States.

Laila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laila

Laila belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Laila first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #135 in 2009, and in 2024 839 babies received the name — 42,713 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laila in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#135 in 2009
Peak year
2008
Babies named Laila in 2024
839
Total since 1880
42,713

Laila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#95 in 2010
Babies named Laila in 2025
151
Total since 1996
6,975

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laila mean?

The meaning of Laila is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Laila a boy or girl name?

Laila is a girl name. In 2024, 839 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laila?

Laila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laila?

Laila first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #135 in 2009, and 839 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].