Night or dark beauty
Derived from the Arabic word 'layl', the name traditionally refers to the beauty of the night. It gained legendary status in the Middle East through the tragic 7th-century love story of Qays and Layla, often called the 'Romeo and Juliet of the East'.
About 1,193 girls were named Leila in 2025.
Palestinian political figure
American film actress of the 1920s and 30s
Award-winning Iranian actress
Australian-American actress
American novelist known for Roses
Character in the Fifty Shades franchise · Fifty Shades Darker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Leila — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
