Night
Leyli is a variant of the Arabic name Layla, which translates to 'night' or 'dark beauty.' It is famously associated with the tragic 7th-century Arabian love story of Layla and Majnun, which has deeply influenced Middle Eastern and Persian literature.
Less common today
Leyli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,361 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Azerbaijani film director and screenwriter
The female protagonist of the classic tragic romance Layla and Majnun · Layla and Majnun
