Laila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laila means 'night' or 'dark beauty' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Laila
Laila is an Arabic name meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty'. It has origins in Islamic culture and is popular in many Middle Eastern countries. The name Laila is associated with the beauty and mystery of the night, and it is often used to represent femininity and allure. It is also a popular name in Western countries due to its exotic and melodic sound.
Popularity of the Name Laila
The popularity for the name Laila peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 2,412 births, which ranked number 303 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Laila had the most female births in 2008 with 2,412, which ranked number 140 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 7, which ranked number 9,705 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Laila has declined sharply over the last ten years from 2,256 births to 1,028 births, a decline of -54.43%. Among males, Laila has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Laila has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 2,249 births to 1,028 births, a decline of -54.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laila
- 20 Year Trend of Laila: 28.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Laila: -54.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Laila: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laila: -54.29%
Popularity of Laila by State
Among females, Laila was most popular in Southeastern states with 323 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 110 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laila. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 403 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 372 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 299 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 110 | 313 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 469 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 104 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 65 | 292 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 193 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 256 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 382 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 254 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 285 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 287 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 234 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 342 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 461 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 108 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 219 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 272 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 199 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 142 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 345 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 265 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 315 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 186 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 393 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 108 | 325 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 195 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 298 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laila
- Total Births of Laila: 950 (-7.56%) 0
- Female Births of Laila: 951 (-7.53%)
Given the downward trend of Laila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.56% decrease in total births, for a total of 950 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laila have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 951 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.53%.