Lailah
Lailah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or born at night.
Origin and history
Lailah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'. It is a variant spelling of Layla, a classic name from Semitic folklore and poetry. In the United States, Lailah has enjoyed steady usage as a modern alternate spelling.
Popularity in the United States
6,900 babies in the United States have been named Lailah since 1880. It ranks #2036 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1100.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,765 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,829 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,195 |
Nicknames
Lai, Lala
Fun facts
- Lailah is an alternate spelling of Layla, made famous worldwide by traditional Middle Eastern romance literature.
- The 'h' ending brings it closer to the direct transliteration of the Arabic word for night.