Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Leila
Leila is a girl baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "Night". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Leila often also consider Leola.
Leila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Night
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Leila to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Leila as L·E·I·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Leila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Leila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Leilaa, Leilae, Leilay, Leil.
- Nicknames: Lei and L.
- Middle names: Pair Leila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Leila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Leola, Leyla, Lella, Lela, Lila — full picks on the sibling names for Leila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Leila? Browse our names like Leila 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 Leila
What does the name Leila mean?
Leila means "Night" and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Leila?
Leila originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Leila?
Leila has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Leila a boy's or girl's name?
Leila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Leila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Leila?
Names that share Leila's sound and style include Leola, Leyla, Lella, Lela, Lila.
What middle names pair well with Leila?
Good middle-name fits for Leila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Leila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Leila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Leila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leila share its rhythm without rhyming — Leola, Leyla, Lella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.