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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leila — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leiko|Leilah
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Leila

LAY-luh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#268
→ Stable
#268
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 44
Peak rank
#205 in 2020
5yr change
-28 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 10,000 births
Sex split
8% boy · 92% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #268 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Leila

Popularity score: 44  ·  SSA Rank: #268

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-28 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning77

Deep etymological roots with documented history.

Trend44

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness70

Well-known but not the most common in a classroom.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
Arabic OriginPersian HeritageRomanticClassicFeminine2-syllableLiterary HeritageDark/Night MeaningCross-culturalTimeless
Character
poetic sensibilityquiet elegance
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Leilas

resilientthoughtfulperceptivearticulatecosmopolitan
STRONG
High confidence

Leila is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #268 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -28 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#268 · niche
Leila at a Glance
Meaning:Dark beauty or night. In Persian tradition, associated with the dark-haired beauty in poetry and storytelling.
Language root:Arabic · Persian
Peak rank:#205 in 2020
5yr change:-28 ranks
Sex usage:8% boy · 92% girl
Notable bearers
Leila Dinegaard
Danish athlete and Olympic competitor
Leila Lopes
Angolan model and Miss Universe 2011
Similar Sound
Layla◈LeiaLeelaLyla◈Lilah
Similar Style
Noor◈ZaraAriaSairaAmara◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leila
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Leila illustration
Name Intelligence
Leila · Overview
Summary

Leila is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #268 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leila scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Romantic · Classic character
Leila carries a soft, ethereal, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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