Leila is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #259 in 2025 with 1,193 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 1,509 births ranking #205. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 562.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,347 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.