Leila is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #268 in 2025 with 171 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 431 births ranking #132. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 106.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,481 girls born was named Leila. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Leila is an elegant spelling variant of Layla and shares the same Arabic meaning 'night'. It feels soft, cultured, and timeless.
The name spread through Arabic and Persian literary tradition and later into European languages in variant forms. Its international use gives it both familiarity and refinement.