Laila - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Laila \

is pronounced LAY-lah. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "night beauty". See Leila. Usually refers to dark hair or a dark complexion. See also Lyla. Actress Laila Robbins.

Laila has 7 variant forms: Laela, Laliah, Lailie, Laily, Laleh, Layla and Laylah.

Baby names that sound like Laila are Lila, Lala and Lalla.

Laila is a somewhat common first name for women (#2179 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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