♀ Name Leila – night
| Origin: | Arabic, Scandinavian |
|---|---|
| Meaning: | night, lilac, wise, blessed, holy |
| Girl namesGirl names with LNamesNames with L | |
Leila is a name with Arabic origins and additional Scandinavian usage through Aila. It is most commonly associated with the meaning “night.”
Where does the name Leila come from?
Leila is a name of Arabic origin, but also of Scandinavian origin (from Aila).
What does the name Leila mean?
Leila means “night” in Arabic, “lilac” in Turkish, “wise” in Finnish, and “blessed,” “holy” in Scandinavian.
Word composition
- Arabic “layla” (لَيْلَة) = night
- Old Norse “heilagr” = blessed, holy
Pronunciation of Leila
Chinese Dutch English French German Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish
Variants
Leyla Leïla Laila LejlaParents who like the name Leila also like
Leyla Laila Mila Mia Luna Lara Lia Emilia Lana Lina Ella Liliana Maya Layla Lola LeaPopularity of the name Leila
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Leila is currently ranked #391 on the name leaderboard.
Curious about more trends? Find out which names are most popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
Name Quiz with Charlie – Start now!
Leila in the Top 50 names
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Great Britain | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
You can find the name Leila in these blog posts
Last updated: 5/20/2026
Find more beautiful names!
Download our free baby name app now and swipe a beautiful name together with your partner!
