Leila

Meaning of Leila

Leila means "night" or "dark beauty." It is often associated with the beauty and mystery of the night.

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

Popularity of Leila

Leila has held fairly steady, sitting around #259 in 2025 after peaking at #205 in 2010.

Notable people named Leila

• Layla El
  British professional wrestler, dancer
• Leila Hatami
  Iranian actress
• Leila Arcieri
  American actress and model
• Leila Lopes
  Miss Universe 2011
• Leila Josefowicz
  Canadian-American violinist

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Questions about the name Leila

What does the name Leila mean?

Leila means leila means "night" or "dark beauty." it is often associated with the beauty and mystery of the night, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Leila?

In 2025, Leila ranked #259 for girls, up from #268 the year before.

When was Leila most popular?

Leila peaked at #205 in 2010.