Leily

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Pronounced LAY-lee /ˈleɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Leyli/Leila/Layla, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night'; famous in the romance of Leyli and Majnun. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, poetic name: Leily spells Leyli/Layla — 'night' (said 'LAY-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPersian, Arabic

MeaningA spelling of Leyli/Leila/Layla, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night'; famous in the romance of Leyli and Majnun. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#10696 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 171

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

Leily spells Leyli/Layla, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night,' a name carried through centuries of Persian poetry. The exact route is uncertain, which we note. Poetic and soft (said 'LAY-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and gentle.

Did you know? Leily is a spelling of Leyli/Layla, Arabic and Persian for 'night' — famous in the classic romance of Leyli and Majnun; the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Leily — Leyli/Layla spelling; 'night'; routes uncertain

Variations

LeyliLeilaLayla

Nicknames

LeiLily

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leily mean?

Leily spells Leyli/Layla, Arabic and Persian for 'night.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leily?

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

Is Leily a boy or girl name?

Leily is a girl's name.

How popular is Leily?

Leily is a rare name in the U.S.