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Leilah

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Pronounced LAY-luh /ˈleɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: NightMedium

In 30 seconds: Leilah is an English spelling of the name meaning 'night'. It belongs to the much-loved Layla and Leila family, ending here with a soft h.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningNight
U.S. rank (2024)#1753 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201018982024

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

History & Origin

Leilah means 'night' and is one of several English spellings of a name that runs through many cultures, appearing as Layla, Leila, Laila, and Leyla. The final h is a written touch that does not change the dusky, nighttime sound. The name's evening meaning gives it a quiet, atmospheric appeal.

With so many spellings in circulation, Leilah marks one of the gentler, more rounded ways to write the name. Public figures Leila Lopes and Leila Abashidze carry the simpler Leila form of the same name.

Did you know? Leilah is a spelling variant of Leila, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'night' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Leilah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LailaLaylaLeilaLelaLeyla

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Leila Lopes (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Leila Abashidze (1929–2018)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Leilah…

Layla— A widely used spelling of the same 'night' name.
Leila— A close spelling of Leilah from its variation list.
Laila— Another spelling of the same nighttime name.
Leyla— A Turkish-styled spelling of the same name in Leilah's variations.
Lela— A pared-down form of the same Layla family.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Leilah mean?

Leilah is usually explained as meaning 'night' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Leilah?

It's commonly said LAY-luh /ˈleɪ.lə/.

Is Leilah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Leilah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Leilah?

In 2024, Leilah ranked #1753 in the U.S. for girls, with 115 births recorded.