Leila
Pronunciation: [ l-EEL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Leila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leila is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #29,285 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,285
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Leila is also used as a girl name, ranked #267.
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About the Name Leila
Leila is a boy name .
Is Leila a boy or girl name? Leila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,285 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #267. Leila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leila is currently ranked #29,285 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leila include Lei, Ley, Leie, and Leikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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