Leila or Leilah?
Two spellings, side by side.
Leila and Leilah are two spellings of the same sound. Leila is listed with the meaning "Leila comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is a spelling of Layla" and Leilah with "An Arabic name meaning 'born at night' or simply 'night,' often associated with dark beauty and mystery". Leila is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Leila | Leilah |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Leila comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is a spelling of Layla. | An Arabic name meaning 'born at night' or simply 'night,' often associated with dark beauty and mystery. |
| Origin | Arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Lei-la | Lei-lah |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Leila and Leilah
Is Leila or Leilah more common?
Leila is more often searched and saved on this site; Leilah is also used.
Do Leila and Leilah mean the same?
Leila: "Leila comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is a spelling of Layla". Leilah: "An Arabic name meaning 'born at night' or simply 'night,' often associated with dark beauty and mystery".
How do you say Leila?
In parts: Lei-la. Leilah is said the same way.
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