Laila
Laila is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or intoxication.
Origin and history
Laila is a classic name of Arabic origin meaning night or dark beauty. It gained widespread recognition through Middle Eastern poetry and literature before becoming popular internationally. In the United States, it has grown steadily in usage as a stylish modern favorite.
Popularity in the United States
43,484 babies in the United States have been named Laila since 1880. It ranks #656 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #305.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.8 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 175 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 107 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 220 |
| 1970-1980 | 474 |
| 1980-1990 | 694 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,098 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,446 |
| 2010-2019 | 19,659 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,175 |
Famous people named Laila
- Laila Ali: Boxer, Television host
- Laila Robins: Actress
Nicknames
Lai, Lala
Fun facts
- The name stems from the classical 7th-century Arabic romance 'Layla and Majnun', often referred to as the Romeo and Juliet of the East.
- Laila is one of several popular English transcriptions of the Arabic root, alongside Layla and Leila.