Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Laila
Laila means “Night”. It is a girl's name of Arabic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Laila? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Night", rooted in Arabic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Layla.
Laila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Night
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Laila to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laila as L·A·I·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Laila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lailaa, Lailae, Lailay, Lail.
- Nicknames: Lai and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Layla, Lala, Leyla, Leola, Leila — full picks on the sibling names for Laila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laila? Browse our names like Laila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Laila
What does the name Laila mean?
Laila means "Night" and is of Arabic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Laila is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Laila?
Laila originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Laila?
Laila has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laila a boy's or girl's name?
Laila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Laila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Laila?
Names that share Laila's sound and style include Layla, Lala, Leyla, Leola, Leila.
What middle names pair well with Laila?
Good middle-name fits for Laila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laila share its rhythm without rhyming — Layla, Lala, Leyla all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.