Leila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leila?
Leila is spelled L-E-I-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Leila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Leila commonly means “night” or “dark beauty” derived from Arabic.
- Origin
- Leila is a name with roots in the Arabic language and has been used in various cultures influenced by Arabic.
- Pronunciation
- LAY-lah · 2 syllables
Leila Popularity in 2025
Rank#259
Recorded Births1,193
- Girls usage rose 8 places to #259 and recorded 4 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 Leila Mean?
Leila commonly means “night” or “dark beauty” derived from Arabic.
Origin: Leila is a name with roots in the Arabic language and has been used in various cultures influenced by Arabic.
How Do You Pronounce Leila?
PronunciationLAY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Leila?
- History
- Leila has been encountered in classical Arabic literature and poetry, often used to evoke the night or darkness.
Leila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,193 | #259 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,197 | #267 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,272 | #239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,246 | #245 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,385 | #214 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,409 | #205 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,388 | #224 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,358 | #239 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,410 | #220 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,395 | #229 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,309 | #247 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,331 | #243 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,472 | #215 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,365 | #234 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,377 | #231 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,509 | #205 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,390 | #239 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,499 | #226 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,394 | #251 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,161 | #285 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,043 | #308 |
| 2004 | Girls | 893 | #355 |
| 2003 | Girls | 893 | #345 |
When Was Leila 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.
2010 · Girls
1,509 recorded births
National rank #205
2008 · Girls
1,499 recorded births
National rank #226
2013 · Girls
1,472 recorded births
National rank #215
2017 · Girls
1,410 recorded births
National rank #220
Where Leila 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #30 | 14 |
| AK | #112 | 6 |
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| CA | #145 | 211 |
| CT | #162 | 19 |
| FL | #169 | 103 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| NY | #183 | 89 |