Leila

Leila is a girl's name of Arabic 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 1,191 girls in the United States.

Leila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪlə/

About the name Leila

Leila belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Hindu & Indian 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, Leila first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #165 in 1880, and in 2024 1,191 babies received the name — 54,226 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leila in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#165 in 1880
Peak year
2010
Babies named Leila in 2024
1,191
Total since 1880
54,226

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leila mean?

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

Is Leila a boy or girl name?

Leila is a girl name. In 2024, 1,191 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leila?

Leila comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Leila?

Leila first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #165 in 1880, and 1,191 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Leila?

Leila is pronounced /ˈleɪlə/ (IPA).

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