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Laiba

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Pronounced LY-bah /ˈlaɪ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Urdu, 'the most beautiful woman in heaven; a houri of paradise'Low

In 30 seconds: The most beautiful woman in heaven: Laiba is Arabic/Urdu. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LY-bah').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Urdu, 'the most beautiful woman in heaven; a houri of paradise'
U.S. rank (2025)#10537 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 749

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419972025

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

Laiba comes from the Arabic/Urdu, 'the most beautiful woman in heaven; a houri of paradise'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'LY-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-most-beautiful-woman-in-heaven at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Laiba means 'the most beautiful woman in heaven' in Arabic/Urdu — a lyrical, radiant name (said 'LY-bah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Laiba — Arabic/Urdu etymology

Variations

LaibahLaeba

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laiba mean?

Laiba is Arabic/Urdu for 'the most beautiful woman in heaven'.

How do you pronounce Laiba?

It's said LY-bah /ˈlaɪ.bɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laiba a boy or girl name?

Laiba is a girl's name.

How popular is Laiba?

Laiba is a very rare name in the U.S.

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