NAME PROFILE
Laela
Derived from the Arabic word for 'night' or 'dark-haired beauty,' Laela suggests a person with a serene, mysterious charm and a natural grace that shines even in the quietest moments.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,685 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 37%CA — 25%FL — 16%PA — 14%MI — 8%
Notable People
Laila Ali (Professional Boxer and TV Personality) · Layla El (Professional Wrestler and Dancer) · Laila Rouass (English Actress in Footballers' Wives) · Layla Kaylif (Singer-Songwriter known for Shakespeare in Love) · Laila Morse (English Actress in EastEnders)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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