Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Night Beauty, Nocturnal, Nightfall, Beloved
Pronunciation: lay-lah, ˈleɪlə, L EY L AH
Popularity Rank: #651
Laila is of Arabic origin and means 'night' or 'dark beauty'. It is a popular name in Islamic culture and is often associated with beauty and femininity.
The name Laila is of Arabic origin and means Night Beauty, Nocturnal, Nightfall, Beloved, Dark-haired Beauty, Holy, Blessed, Dark Beauty, Sweetheart. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Laila is commonly found in Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lay-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈleɪlə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EY L AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Laila is recorded 91,682 times globally, ranking it as the 651th most common name worldwide.
Laila is most prevalent in Morocco, with 32,526 occurrences, making it the 77th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Laila is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #77 | 1 : 32 |
| Egypt | #387 | 1 : 149 |
| Saudi Arabia | #821 | 1 : 715 |
| Tunisia | #247 | 1 : 141 |
| Italy | #826 | 1 : 339 |
| Malaysia | #432 | 1 : 695 |
| France | #979 | 1 : 500 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #446 | 1 : 235 |
| United States of America | #1,689 | 1 : 835 |
| United Arab Emirates | #504 | 1 : 640 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Laila from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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