Leilah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-eh-eel-ahh
Origin: Iran
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Leilah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leilah is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins, meaning "night beauty" or "born at night." It is a variant of the name Leila, which has been used in literature and poetry for centuries. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world through Lord Byron's use of the name "Leila" in his poems. Leilah is a unique name choice that carries a beautiful meaning and literary charm. It has seen moderate popularity in the US, particularly in the early 21st century, but has not secured a position in the top 1000 baby names since the 1900s.

Leilah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Leilah is currently #1798 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Leilah is currently #991 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Leilah is currently #865 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Leilah is currently #460 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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