High, exalted, or ascending
Alaila is a modern variant likely derived from the Arabic name Aliyah or the Hebrew name Alayah. It carries the connotation of rising upward or holding a high, noble status. While rare in the United States, it follows the popular trend of melodic, vowel-heavy names ending in -la.
About 16 girls were named Alaila in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
