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Lejla

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Pronounced LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Bosnian form of Layla/Leila — from Arabic layl, 'night' (a dark, intoxicating beauty)Medium

In 30 seconds: Night; dark beauty: Lejla is the Bosnian Layla — 'night'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'LAY-lah').
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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian
MeaningBosnian form of Layla/Leila — from Arabic layl, 'night' (a dark, intoxicating beauty)
U.S. rank (2025)#5328 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 878

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719952025

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

Lejla is the Bosnian form of Layla/Leila — from Arabic layl, 'night' (a symbol of dark, intoxicating beauty; the beloved Layla of the classic romance Layla and Majnun). A soft, lyrical name across Bosnia and the Balkans (the j is said 'y', so 'LAY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian families. Rare, night-and-dark-beauty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Layla means 'night' in Arabic (the beautiful heroine of the romance Layla and Majnun, a symbol of dark beauty) — Lejla is the Bosnian spelling, soft and lyrical (the j as 'y', so 'LAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Layla — root etymology

Variations

LaylaLeilaLaila

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If you like Lejla…

Layla— the standard spelling
Leila— a fellow spelling
Laila— a companion spelling
Lylla— shares Lejla's Arabic roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lejla mean?

Lejla is the Bosnian Layla — Arabic 'night' (a symbol of dark beauty).

How do you pronounce Lejla?

It's said LAY-lah /ˈleɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the j is 'y').

Is Lejla a boy or girl name?

Lejla is a girl's name.

How popular is Lejla?

Lejla is a rare name in the U.S.

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