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Laela

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Pronounced LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lɑ/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the dark-haired beauty of legendMedium

In 30 seconds: Night in a softer script: Laela spells the beloved Layla — 'night', the dark beauty Qays loved to madness. Romantic, lyrical, and freshly lettered.
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Origin MediumArabic, American
MeaningVariant spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the dark-haired beauty of legend
U.S. rank (2025)#5644 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laela is a variant spelling of Layla/Leila — from Arabic layl, 'night', the heroine of the Layla-and-Majnun romance that enchanted Persian and Arab poetry. As Layla boomed, gentler spellings like Laela followed.

It registers thinly among the Layla spellings. Rare, night at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? The Layla of legend drove her poet-lover to be called Majnun — 'the madman' — and Eric Clapton's anthem carried her name into rock history; Laela is her quieter spelling.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Layla — root etymology

Variations

LaylaLeilaLaila

Nicknames

Lae

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If you like Laela…

Layla— the most popular sister spelling
Leila— the Persian-styled form
Laila— a fellow variant of the same night-name
Lyla— the streamlined modern cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laela mean?

Laela is a spelling of Layla, Arabic for 'night'.

How do you pronounce Laela?

It's said LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laela a boy or girl name?

Laela is a girl's name.

How popular is Laela?

Laela is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Layla is far more common.

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