Laila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Laila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Laila?
Laila is spelled L-A-I-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Laila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Laila may derive from the Arabic word meaning “night.”
- Origin
- Laila is commonly associated with Arabic origin, where the name relates to the concept of night.
- Pronunciation
- LAY-lah · 2 syllables
Laila Popularity in 2025
Rank#413
Recorded Births755
- Girls usage fell 42 places to #413 and recorded 89 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Laila Mean?
Laila may derive from the Arabic word meaning “night.”
Origin: Laila is commonly associated with Arabic origin, where the name relates to the concept of night.
How Do You Pronounce Laila?
PronunciationLAY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Laila?
- History
- The name Laila appears in various Arabic literary and oral traditions, often evoking themes related to the nighttime or darkness.
Laila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 755 | #413 |
| 2024 | Girls | 844 | #371 |
| 2023 | Girls | 989 | #312 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,031 | #309 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,253 | #243 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,303 | #227 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,461 | #210 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,620 | #182 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,751 | #173 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,951 | #164 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,889 | #170 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,147 | #149 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,143 | #144 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,250 | #143 |
| 2012 | Boys | 7 | #9,709 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,198 | #141 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,249 | #140 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,379 | #135 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,414 | #140 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,365 | #148 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,445 | #236 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,453 | #234 |
When Was Laila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
2,414 recorded births
National rank #140
2009 · Girls
2,379 recorded births
National rank #135
2007 · Girls
2,365 recorded births
National rank #148
2012 · Girls
2,250 recorded births
National rank #143
Where Laila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #212 | 24 |
| LA | #254 | 17 |
| NY | #267 | 62 |
| NJ | #276 | 30 |
| KS | #286 | 11 |
| VA | #288 | 29 |
| NC | #291 | 38 |
| MS | #301 | 9 |