Leila

Dark beauty

GenderGirlOriginArabicSay itLAY-luhPopularityGlobal
Pronounced LAY-luh

About the name Leila

A classic romantic choice related to the night. It is synonymous with poetic beauty.

Leila is captivating and warm, with a quiet elegance that draws people in.

Fun fact

Leila is an alternate spelling of Layla and shares the same root meaning 'night' in Arabic.

Nicknames for Leila

LayLila

Variations

LaylaLeyla

Famous people named Leila

  • Leila Khaled (Palestinian political activist)
  • Leila Slimani (Prix Goncourt-winning novelist)

Sibling name ideas

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