Leyli

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Pronounced LAY-lee /ˈleɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: An Azerbaijani/Persian form of Layla — from the Arabic layl, 'night' (Leyli and Majnun, a famous romance)Low

In 30 seconds: Night: Leyli is the Persian form of Layla. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LAY-lee').

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Origin LowAzerbaijani, Persian

MeaningAn Azerbaijani/Persian form of Layla — from the Arabic layl, 'night' (Leyli and Majnun, a famous romance)

U.S. rank (2025)#12631 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

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

Leyli is an Azerbaijani/Persian form of Layla — from the Arabic layl, 'night' (Leyli and Majnun, a famous romance). A lyrical, classic name (said 'LAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Azerbaijani families. Rare, night at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Layla is Arabic for 'night' — Leyli is the Azerbaijani/Persian form (Leyli and Majnun, a famous romance), lyrical and classic (said 'LAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Leyli — Persian form of Layla

Variations

LaylaLeilaLeyla

Nicknames

Ley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyli mean?

Leyli is an Azerbaijani/Persian form of Layla — Arabic 'night'.

How do you pronounce Leyli?

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

Is Leyli a boy or girl name?

Leyli is a girl's name.

How popular is Leyli?

Leyli is a very rare name in the U.S.