| Meaning | night, dark beauty |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | La-i-la |
Laila is a captivating baby girl name with Arabic roots. Derived from the Arabic word "laylah," meaning "night," Laila carries an air of mystery and elegance. It is associated with the beauty and allure of the nighttime. The name Laila has a timeless quality that adds a touch of sophistication to any child.
With variations such as Leyla, Leila, Layla, Lyla, and Lila, Laila offers parents the freedom to choose the spelling that resonates best with them. The name's popularity has soared due to its rich cultural heritage and its usage by notable individuals.
In the real world, Laila Ali, a former professional boxer, and Laila Lalami, a renowned Moroccan-American writer, have added prestige to the name. Fictional characters like Laila Hamilton from "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and Laila Majnu from the tragic Persian love story have given the name a touch of literary and cinematic allure.
Whether you prefer the rhythmic charm of Laila or its variants, this name is a beautiful choice for parents seeking a timeless and captivating name for their baby girl.
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| Lala |
| Lili |
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| 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 |
| 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" |