US Popularity:520
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Night
Leila is a girl's name of Arabic origin, meaning “night.” 19th-century poet Lord Byron is credited with bringing this variation of Layla to English-speaking countries through his acclaimed work, Don Juan. Leila emanates an aura of mysticism and otherworldliness, and has become a popular choice for those born at night. After dipping on the baby name charts in the 1980s and '90s, Leila has fortunately climbed back into the hearts and minds of parents.
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Common Nicknames for Leila

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How Popular Is The Name Leila?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Leila is currently #615 on The Bump
Girl:Leila is currently #442 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Leila is currently #520 in U.S. births
Girl:Leila is currently #240 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#240
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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