Leeila
lee-EE-lah
Leeila is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Possibly a variant of Leila or Layla, meaning "night" or "dark beauty" in Arabic.”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Leeila Means
“Possibly a variant of Leila or Layla, meaning "night" or "dark beauty" in Arabic.”
The Story of Leeila
This name holds the mystery of twilight, a whisper of dark beauty and moonlit dreams.
Leeila enters the lexicon in the early 20th century, with its earliest appearance around 1922. It carries the romantic essence of Arabic names like Leila or Layla, evoking the magic of the night and profound, understated allure.
For a daughter whose spirit you feel is deeply introspective, elegant, and perhaps a touch mysterious, Leeila is fitting. It is a name for a child who will possess a dreamy quality and an artistic sensibility.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2017
Total Births
11
First Recorded
1922
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Meaning
Derived from Arabic meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'.
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Meaning
Possibly derived from Lila, meaning 'night' in Arabic, or from Delilah, meaning 'delicate'.
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Meaning
An Arabic name meaning "high, exalted, sublime".
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