Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Dark as Night, Black, Night, Night Beauty, Nocturnal
Pronunciation: lay-lah, /ˈleɪlə/, L IY L AH
Popularity Rank: #1,103
The name Leila is of Arabic origin and means 'night' or 'dark beauty'. In Persian literature, Leila is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is a symbol of beauty and perfection.
The name Leila is of Arabic origin and means Dark as Night, Black, Night, Night Beauty, Nocturnal, Dark-haired Beauty, Lovelorn, Seductive, Name of a Saint, Dark Haired, Night, dark beauty. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leila is commonly found in Morocco, France, Tunisia, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lay-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈleɪlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY L AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Leila is recorded 59,183 times globally, ranking it as the 1,103th most common name worldwide.
Leila is most prevalent in Morocco, with 9,529 occurrences, making it the 245th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Leila is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | #245 | 1 : 111 |
| France | #409 | 1 : 153 |
| Tunisia | #139 | 1 : 83 |
| Algeria | #386 | 1 : 350 |
| Brazil | #320 | 1 : 215 |
| United States of America | #1,319 | 1 : 594 |
| Italy | #920 | 1 : 394 |
| Iran | #182 | 1 : 66 |
| Finland | #220 | 1 : 92 |
| Egypt | #2,705 | 1 : 1,874 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leila from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 18, 2024 04:03 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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