Girl name · Arabic
Leila
“night, dark beauty”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Leila — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Leila is Arabic — layla, "night, dark beauty" — the beloved of the seventh-century poet Qays, who went majnun (mad) for love of her: the Arabic world's defining romance, exported to Persian, Turkish, and eventually Eric Clapton.
Leila and its spellings hold worldwide use; this form keeps the softest profile.
Two dusk-toned syllables (LAY-lah or LEE-lah). It pairs well with bright middles (Leila June, Leila Claire). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion nightfall with Celestial moonrise and Soft & Dreamy shadow.
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Is Leila a boy or girl name?
Leila is traditionally a girl name of Arabic origin. It ranked #259 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Leila mean?
Leila means “night, dark beauty” of Arabic origin. Leila is Arabic — layla, "night, dark beauty" — the beloved of the seventh-century poet Qays, who went majnun (mad) for love of her: the Arabic world's defining romance, exported to Persian, Turkish, and eventually Eric Clapton.
Where does the name Leila come from?
Leila is Arabic in origin. Leila and its spellings hold worldwide use; this form keeps the softest profile.
How popular is Leila?
Leila ranked #259 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Leila you might want for the nursery.