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Leilia

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Pronounced LAY-lee-ah /ˈleɪ.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling echoing Leila (Arabic/Persian, 'night') and the Latin Lelia. As spelled it reads as a coinage or respelling; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft name: Leilia echoes Leila ('night') and Lelia (said 'LAY-lee-ah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern spelling echoing Leila (Arabic/Persian, 'night') and the Latin Lelia. As spelled it reads as a coinage or respelling; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2010)#18664 ↗ Rising
2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819322010

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

Leilia echoes Leila ('night') and Lelia in a modern spelling. The link is a sound-echo, not a settled route, which we note — soft and rare (said 'LAY-lee-ah').

It appears only rarely, beside Leila and Lelia. Rare, soft, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leilia chimes with Leila ('night,' Arabic/Persian) and the Latin Lelia — a soft, lyrical spelling; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LAY-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Leilia — echoes Leila/Lelia; respelling; uncertain

Variations

LeilaLeliaLaylia

Nicknames

LeiLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leilia mean?

Leilia echoes Leila ('night') and the Latin Lelia; as spelled it's a modern respelling. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leilia?

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

Is Leilia a boy or girl name?

Leilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Leilia?

Leilia is rare in the U.S.

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