Laila
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 23 babies have been named Laila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,225 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,225
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laila is also used as a girl name, ranked #371.
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About the Name Laila
Laila is a boy name .
Is Laila a boy or girl name? Laila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,225 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #371. Laila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laila is currently ranked #42,225 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laila include Lai, Lay, Laie, and Laikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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