Girl
Laila
night, dark beauty
About Laila
Picture a name that dances off the tongue with effortless beauty—that's Laila. This enchanting choice wraps sophistication and warmth into two simple syllables. Laila sparkles with feminine grace while maintaining genuine strength. Consider how this name grows with your daughter, from adorable toddlerhood through accomplished adulthood. The soft consonants paired with flowing vowels create a musical quality that people naturally gravitate toward. Laila works seamlessly across cultures and languages, eliminating pronunciation concerns. Think about the confidence this name instills—it's memorable without being trendy, classic without feeling dated. Parents choosing Laila demonstrate impeccable taste, selecting a name that honors tradition while embracing modern sensibilities. The name photographs beautifully on birth announcements and looks equally stunning on future diplomas and business cards. Laila offers numerous nickname possibilities while standing magnificently on its own. This name promises to be a gift your daughter cherishes throughout her lifetime, opening doors and creating positive first impressions.
Popularity of the Name Laila
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | #891 | ||||
| 2000 | #644 | #437 | #599 | ||
| 2001 | #453 | #403 | #625 | ||
| 2002 | #370 | #375 | #471 | ||
| 2003 | #250 | #291 | #439 | ||
| 2004 | #250 | #254 | #446 | #458 | |
| 2005 | #234 | #173 | #338 | #387 | |
| 2006 | #236 | #182 | #527 | #465 | |
| 2007 | #148 | #175 | #299 | #275 | |
| 2008 | #140 | #166 | #244 | #333 | |
| 2009 | #135 | #121 | #371 | #242 | #256 |
| 2010 | #140 | #101 | #174 | #259 | |
| 2011 | #141 | #122 | #245 | #252 | |
| 2012 | #143 | #116 | #308 | #222 | |
| 2013 | #144 | #150 | #332 | #290 | |
| 2014 | #149 | #148 | #475 | #321 | |
| 2015 | #170 | #189 | #385 | #336 | #337 |
| 2016 | #164 | #214 | #407 | #359 | |
| 2017 | #173 | #236 | #386 | #356 | #336 |
| 2018 | #182 | #260 | #316 | #661 | #337 |
| 2019 | #210 | #279 | #570 | #314 | |
| 2020 | #227 | #269 | #640 | #419 | |
| 2021 | #243 | #311 | #388 | #796 | #452 |
| 2022 | #309 | #309 | #369 | #806 | #457 |
| 2023 | #313 | #331 | #463 | #403 | |
| 2024 | #371 | #354 | #396 | #805 | #489 |
| 2025 | #413 | #301 | #370 | #405 | |
| 1997 | #639 | #899 | |||
| 1998 | #599 | #891 | |||
| 1999 | #488 | #489 | #821 | ||
| 1992 | #807 | ||||
| 1993 | #789 | ||||
| 1994 | #881 | ||||
| 1996 | #885 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Laila
Names Similar to Laila
Nicknames for Laila
- Lai
- Lala
- Lili
- Lailey
- Laya
Famous People Named Laila
| Laila Ali | American former professional boxer |
| Laila Lalami | Moroccan-American writer |
| Laila Eloui | Egyptian actress |
| Laila Mehdin | Indian actress |
| Laila Rouass | British-Moroccan actress |
| Laila Bagge | Swedish singer and songwriter |
| Laila Freivalds | Swedish politician |
| Laila Robins | American actress |
| Laila Sørensen | Danish footballer |
| Laila Biali | Canadian jazz pianist and singer |
| Laila Boonyasak | Thai actress and model |
| Laila Kinnunen | Finnish singer |
| Laila El Khalifi | Moroccan-Belgian singer |
| Laila Abdesselam Rouass | Moroccan-British television presenter |
| Laila Morse | British actress |
| Laila Elwi | Egyptian actress |
| Laila Zuberi | Pakistani actress |
| Laila Ali Muhamed | Ethiopian athlete |
Characters Named Laila
| Laila Hamilton | Character in the novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Laila Folks | Character in the film "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson |
| Laila Lawrence | Character in the novel "The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough |
| Laila Gallagher | Character in the TV series "Shameless" |
| Laila Majnu | Characters in the famous tragic love story of Persian origin |
| Laila Robins | Character in the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Laila Jin | Character in the video game "Mortal Kombat" |
| Laila Al-Fayed | Character in the film "Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?" |
| Laila Winter | Protagonist in the book series "Laila Winter" by Breeana Puttroff |
| Laila Zaidi | Character in the TV series "Elite" |
| Laila Goodwill | Character in the book "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill |
| Laila Brooks | Character in the film "Nanny McPhee" |
| Laila Reese | Character in the book series "The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica" by James A. Owen |
| Laila Suleiman | Character in the film "Laila's Birthday" by Rashid Masharawi |
| Laila Branson | Character in the book "Dust" by Hugh Howey |
| Laila Walford | Character in the TV series "The Split" |
| Laila Kaur | Character in the book "Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows" by Balli Kaur Jaswal |
| Laila Thompson | Character in the film "Racing Stripes" |
| Laila Egeberg | Character in the TV series "Norskov" |
| Laila Byrne | Character in the TV series "Ackley Bridge" |