What is the origin of the name Liala?

Liala is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Liala?

Liala is currently ranked #16603 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Liala?

Liala is pronounced lee-AH-luh.

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GirlArabic

Liala

lee-AH-luh

Popularity

#16603

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

126

Peak Year

#11 in 2001

First Recorded

1979

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Liala is thought to be of Arabic and Greek origin, sometimes considered a diminutive or variation of the name Laila (Arabic for 'night').

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Lia Lilli Ali

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Lia Lilli Ali

Spelling Variations

Lya Layah Lila

Similar Names

Layla Aaliyah Samira Eliana Amara

Personality Traits

CharmingMysteriousElegantGraceful

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