Leilah

Leilah 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 115 girls in the United States.

Leilah at a glance

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

About the name Leilah

Leilah 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, Leilah first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1002 in 2010, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 4,115 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leilah in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#1002 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Leilah in 2024
115
Total since 1880
4,115

Leilah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1168 in 2015
Babies named Leilah in 2025
5
Total since 1996
396

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leilah mean?

The meaning of Leilah 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 Leilah a boy or girl name?

Leilah is a girl name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leilah?

Leilah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leilah?

Leilah first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #1002 in 2010, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].