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)
"resolute, crafty"
Origin: Old English
Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #5628 for Alaila.
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Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Alaila at #5628 in the United States.
Alaila means "the exalted one" (Arabic (ala) origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).
Alaila is primarily a girl name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.