What is the origin of the name Laylah?

Laylah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Laylah?

Laylah is currently ranked #1056 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlArabic

Laylah

LAY-lah

Popularity

#1056

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

7,116

Peak Year

#496 in 2014

First Recorded

1975

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Laylah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'. It's a variant spelling of the popular name Laila or Leila.

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Lay Lala

Spelling Variations

Laila Leila Leyla

Similar Names

Amira Aaliyah Zara Nadia

Personality Traits

mysteriousalluringsensitivecreative

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