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Leylah Pronunciation

Leylah is pronounced LAY-lə /ˈleɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Variant of Layla/Leila — Arabic 'night', the beloved of the Layla and Majnun romanceHigh

In 30 seconds: Night, in a softer spelling: Leylah varies Layla — Arabic for the dark of evening, the beloved who drove a poet to madness. Tennis champion Leylah Fernandez carries this exact spelling.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningVariant of Layla/Leila — Arabic 'night', the beloved of the Layla and Majnun romance

U.S. rank (2024)#3602 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Leylah is a spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the legendary beloved of Qais (Majnun) in the great Eastern romance, and Eric Clapton's anthem. The -eylah arrangement, carried by tennis's Leylah Fernandez, joins Layla, Leila, and Laila.

It registers as a rarer variant of a top-tier favorite. Night-deep at the root, individual on the page.

Did you know? Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez reached the 2021 US Open final at nineteen with this very spelling — a 'night' name in the brightest spotlight.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Layla — etymology

Variations

LaylaLeilaLaila

Nicknames

LeyLily

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If you like Leylah…

Layla— the standard spelling of the same night-name

Leila— the Persian-Arabic sister form

Laila— another common spelling

Ayla— the companion moonlight name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Leylah?

Leylah is pronounced LAY-lə (/ˈleɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Leylah said aloud.

How do you say Leylah?

Leylah is said LAY-lə (/ˈleɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Leylah said aloud.

What does the name Leylah mean?

Leylah is a variant of Layla/Leila, Arabic for 'night'.

Is Leylah a boy or girl name?

Leylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Leylah?

Leylah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Layla and Leila are the familiar forms.