Leilah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leilah means 'night' in Arabic and embodies the beauty and intrigue associated with darkness.
Meaning of the Name Leilah
Leilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'laylah', meaning 'night'. The name symbolizes beauty and mystery associated with the nighttime. Leilah has a sense of enchantment and allure, evoking images of starry skies and moonlit landscapes. It is also considered a variation of the name Layla, which gained popularity through the famous love story of Layla and Majnun in Arabian literature.
Popularity of the Name Leilah
The popularity for the name Leilah peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 251 births, which ranked number 1,840 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Leilah had the most female births in 2010 with 251, which ranked number 1,000 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Leilah has remained flat over the last ten years from 189 births to 194 births, an increase of 2.65%. Among females, Leilah has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 189 births to 194 births, an increase of 2.65%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leilah
- 20 Year Trend of Leilah: 266.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Leilah: 2.65%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leilah: 2.65%
Popularity of Leilah by State
Among females, Leilah was most popular in Southwestern states with 52 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 45 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leilah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 752 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 720 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leilah
- Total Births of Leilah: 195 (0.26%)
- Female Births of Leilah: 195 (0.26%)
Given the upward trend of Leilah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.26% increase in total births, for a total of 195 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leilah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 195 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.26%.