Leilah

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

About Leilah

Romantic and gentle, Leilah flows with a dreamy quality that evokes moonlight and whispered lullabies. This name wraps itself in softness and mystery, creating an aura of enchantment that draws people in. The double-L sound gives it a lilting, musical character that makes it memorable without being loud or demanding. Leilah works beautifully across multiple cultures while maintaining its distinctive identity, offering familiarity without being commonplace. Its gentle consonants and open vowels create an inviting, approachable sound that suggests warmth and kindness. The name carries nocturnal associations that lend it poetic beauty and depth, making it perfect for parents who appreciate names with layers of meaning. Leilah ages gracefully, working equally well for a small child and a grown woman, maintaining its charm and elegance throughout all life stages without feeling juvenile or overly mature.

Variations of Name Leilah

Layla
Leyla
Laila
Leila
Laylah
Lila
Lilah

Nicknames for Leilah

Lei
Leila
Lala
Lil
Lily
Leilah

Famous People Named Leilah

Leilah HatamiIranian Actress
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Leilah WeinraubAmerican Filmmaker and Director
Leilah TyreeAmerican Poet and Writer
Leilah AbdennabiTunisian Taekwondo Athlete
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Leilah NakabiraUgandan Musician
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Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Laura
Lennox
Luciana
Lylah
Loretta
Lucia
Lauryn
Lauren
Lena
Lilah