Names like Leila
If Leila is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Arabic classics to names with a similar sound. Leila has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Zara, Lilah, Lola and Amina.
24 girl names like Leila
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- Zara#212Zara means "princess" or "flower".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Lilah#179Lilah means 'night' or 'night beauty.' It's often associated with darkness, mystery, and…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Lola#275Lola is a diminutive of Dolores, meaning "sorrows."Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Amina#315This name means trustworthy and honest.Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Aisha#337The name Aisha means 'alive' or 'living'.Also Arabic2 syllables
- Aleena#657This name means 'noble' or 'exalted'.Also Arabic
- Nyla#236Nyla is thought to mean "winner" or "achiever".Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Zahra#540Zahra means "shining," "luminous," or "bright." It often refers to someone beautiful and…Also Arabic2 syllables
- Myla#210Myla is thought to be derived from a Slavic word meaning "gracious" or "dear." It can…Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- NahlaNahla means "a drink of water" or "honey bee."Also ArabicSame “-la” ending
- Dayana#716This name is believed to mean "gift from God" or "precious."Also Arabic
- Bella#136The name Bella means "beautiful" in Italian.Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lena#279Lena often means "light" or "sunlight." It can also be a short form of names like Helena…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Lana#406Lana is often considered a short form of Alana or Yelena.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Lia#200Lia means "weary" or "tired." It can also mean "meadow."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Camilla#361Camilla likely means "young ceremonial attendant".Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lucille#239Lucille means 'light'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Willa#422Willa means "resolute protector." It suggests someone determined and strong-willed.Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Zainab#810Zainab is a name that means "father's precious jewel" or simply "jewel".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Aaliyah#101This name means 'high', 'exalted', or 'sublime'.Also Arabic
- Lilly#252Lilly is derived from the flower, symbolizing purity and beauty.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Adhara#370This name comes from an Arabic word that refers to a bright star in the constellation…Also Arabic
- Zariyah#645Zariyah means 'radiant' or 'shining light.' It conveys a sense of brightness and beauty.Also Arabic
- Arabella#213It means "yielding to prayer" or "beautiful prayer."Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Leila?
- Names with a similar style to Leila include Zara, Lilah, Lola, Amina, Aisha and Aleena.
- How are these names matched to Leila?
- Each name is compared with Leila on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Leila has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Arabic names are like Leila?
- Zara, Lilah, Amina, Aisha and Aleena share Leila's Arabic roots.