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Lailah

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Pronounced LAY-luh /ˈleɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Night; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Layla meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty' in Arabic. The -iah ending adds a Hebrew/biblical visual layer that distinguishes it from Layla and Laylah while keeping the same pronunciation.

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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew

MeaningNight; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)

U.S. rank (2025)#1602 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births131 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,898

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lailah is a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty). The variant -iah ending echoes the Hebrew biblical suffix seen in names like Aaliyah and Sariyah, giving it a visual crossover appeal.

Lailah appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #1115 for girls in 2024, part of the large Layla/Leila/Lailah/Laylah spelling cluster.

Did you know? The name Layla/Lailah appears in the title of one of Arabic literature's greatest love stories — Layla and Majnun — and was also the inspiration for Eric Clapton's 1970 rock anthem, connecting ancient Arabic poetry to modern popular music.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Layla — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LaylaLeilaLaylahLaila

Nicknames

LaiLaila

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Layla— the most common spelling of the same Arabic name

Laylah— the -lah variant in the same spelling cluster

Leila— the Persian form of the same night-origin name

Laila— another common spelling in the same family

Aaliyah— Arabic -iah ending name in the same community

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lailah mean?

Lailah means 'night' or 'dark beauty,' a spelling variant of Arabic Layla.

How do you pronounce Lailah?

It's said LAY-luh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lailah a boy or girl name?

Lailah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Lailah?

Lailah ranked #1115 for U.S. girls in 2024.