Laila

Boy Name #42,225 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Laila is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Laila often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,225
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Lai Lay Laiie

Also a Girl Name

Laila is also used as a girl name, ranked #371.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laila

Is Laila a boy or girl name?

Laila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42225. As a girl name, it is ranked #371. Laila is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Laila?

Laila is currently ranked #42225 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Laila?

Common nicknames for Laila include Lai, Lay, and Laiie.

Is Laila a common or rare name?

Laila is an uncommon name, ranked #42225 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Laiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.