Starlight, or a person with large, beautiful eyes
Nejla is a name of Arabic origin that carries two primary poetic interpretations. It is often associated with the beauty of the night sky, specifically starlight, and is also used to describe someone with wide, expressive eyes. It is a variant of the name Najla, which is widely used across the Middle East and the Balkans.
Less common today
Nejla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,170 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Tunisian politician and former Minister of Women
Turkish belly dancer and actress known as Turkish Delight
