Night beauty or dark-haired
Laela is a variant of the Arabic name Layla, which literally translates to 'night'. It is often used to describe a woman with hair as dark as the night or a 'night beauty'. The name gained legendary status in the Middle East through the tragic romance of Qays and Layla.
Less common today
Laela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,893 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for independent films
