Alaila
Meaning
"the exalted one"
Origin: Arabic (ala)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,628
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Laila, Ali
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the exalted one"
Origin: Arabic (ala)
"valley of the River Kent"
Origin: Old English
Alaila is more popular, ranked #5628 vs #5796 for Kendyll.
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Alaila is more popular, ranked #5628 compared to Kendyll at #5796 in the United States.
Alaila means "the exalted one" (Arabic (ala) origin). Kendyll means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).
Alaila is primarily a girl name. Kendyll is primarily a girl name.