Laila - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Laila \la(i)-la\ 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 common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Laila. Click here to compare Laila with related baby names.