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Lailah

LY-lə

Lailah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “A variant of Laila, which is derived from the Arabic word for 'night'.”. It currently ranks #1115 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Lailah Means

A variant of Laila, which is derived from the Arabic word for 'night'.

The Story of Lailah

Imagine a name that whispers of starlit skies and the hush that falls just before the world awakens, a name that holds the mystery of twilight.

Lailah is a lyrical variant of Laila, rooted in the Arabic word for 'night.' It evokes the profound stillness and quietude that descends with darkness, a time often associated with contemplation and dreams. The name has been carried through generations, a gentle echo of moonlit desert evenings and ancient storytelling traditions.

When you first speak 'Lailah' aloud, it feels like a secret shared between you and your child, a soft breath in the quiet of the nursery. It’s a name that holds the depth of a midnight sky, suggesting a child who will possess an inner world rich with intuition and quiet knowing. You’ll feel its mysterious allure every time you write it on a birth announcement.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

MysteriousBeautifulIntuitiveCreative

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Peak Year

#451 in 2010

Total Births

6,767

First Recorded

1981

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