Lela vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

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Lela Rank #2,191

Laila Rank #371

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Laila more popular?

Laila is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Laila mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Lela and Laila boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Laila is primarily a girl name.