Laila

Meaning of Laila

Laila means "night." It is often associated with beauty and mystery.

Laila has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Laila

Laila has cooled off, slipping to #413 in 2025, down from a peak of #135 in 2009.

Notable people named Laila

• Laila Ali
  Professional boxer and TV personality
• Laila Rouass
  British actress
• Laila Elwi
  Egyptian actress
• Laila Morse
  British actress
• Laila Traby
  Moroccan middle-distance runner

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Questions about the name Laila

What does the name Laila mean?

Laila means laila means "night." it is often associated with beauty and mystery, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Laila a boy's or a girl's name?

Laila is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Laila?

In 2025, Laila ranked #413 for girls, down from #371 the year before.

When was Laila most popular?

Laila peaked at #135 in 2009.