Night
A modern variant of the Arabic name Layla, which literally translates to 'night'. It historically refers to the intoxicating beauty of the night or 'night beauty'. This specific spelling adds a contemporary flair to an ancient and poetic name.
Less common today
Laelah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,758 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
