Leelah

Meaning night, dark beauty
Origin Arabic
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Lee-lah

About Leelah

A name that dances on the tongue, Leelah carries an inherent musicality that suggests joy and lightness of spirit. The gentle repetition of sounds creates a soothing rhythm that feels both familiar and distinctive, making it instantly memorable while remaining effortlessly pronounceable across linguistic boundaries.

Leelah balances feminine softness with quiet strength, potentially inspiring similar qualities in the one who bears it. The name's melodic nature suggests an artistic sensibility, perhaps influencing creative development while its structural simplicity ensures practical functionality in both casual and formal settings.

Though relatively uncommon, Leelah avoids the obscurity that leads to constant corrections or explanations. Instead, it occupies that ideal middle ground where recognition and distinction meet—familiar enough to be immediately understood yet uncommon enough to stand apart, providing your daughter with a name that complements rather than complicates her journey through life.

Variations of Name Leelah

Leila
Leilah
Lila
Lilah
Laila
Lailah

Names Similar to Leelah

Leila
Lila
Layla
Lola
Lyla
Leilani

Nicknames for Leelah

Lee
Lah
Leela
Leelee
Lala
Leelah

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Leilah
Lakelyn
Londyn
Lara
Leylani
Liv
Lylah
Lottie
Lily
Lyra