Leili

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAY-lee /ˈleɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A Persian spelling of Leila/Layla, from the root for 'night' — the beloved of the classic Persian romance Layla and Majnun. Soft and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Persian form of Layla: Leili means 'night' (said 'LAY-lee'). Soft and romantic.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningA Persian spelling of Leila/Layla, from the root for 'night' — the beloved of the classic Persian romance Layla and Majnun. Soft and lyrical.

U.S. rank (2022)#16667 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 117

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

Leili is a Persian form of Leila/Layla, 'night,' tied to the classic romance Layla and Majnun. It reads soft and lyrical — rare in the U.S. (said 'LAY-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Persian communities. Rare, lyrical, and romantic.

Did you know? Leili is a Persian spelling of Leila ('night') — the heroine of the timeless Persian love story Layla and Majnun — carrying the same dreamy, night-dark beauty (said 'LAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Leili — Persian Leila form; 'night'

Variations

LeilaLaylaLeyli

Nicknames

LeiLili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leili mean?

Leili is a Persian form of Leila/Layla, from the root for 'night.'

How do you pronounce Leili?

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

Is Leili a boy or girl name?

Leili is a girl's name.

How popular is Leili?

Leili is an extremely rare name in the U.S.