Leylah
LAY-lah
Leylah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “A name of Arabic origin, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'.”. It currently ranks #3602 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.
What Leylah Means
“A name of Arabic origin, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'.”
The Story of Leylah
This name is as enchanting as the midnight sky, a whisper of dark beauty and mystery waiting to unfold for your daughter.
Leylah is an Arabic name with a lyrical beauty, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' It evokes the mystique and serenity of the night sky, a concept celebrated in poetry and art across cultures for millennia. It's a name that carries the allure of the unseen.
The moment you whisper 'Leylah,' a sense of quiet enchantment fills the air. This name is for a daughter whose presence is as captivating and deep as the night itself. You’ll feel a gentle mystique as you write it, envisioning her intelligent eyes holding the secrets of the universe.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#63 in 2023
Total Births
956
First Recorded
2000
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