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Laila is a feminine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Layla." It ranked #413 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Layla. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Laila ranked #413 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #413 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laila mean?
Behind the Name does not give Laila a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Layla.
Is Laila a popular name?
Laila ranked #413 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Laila a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Laila appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Laila (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
