Leilla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 12 babies have been named Leilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leilla is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,339 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,339
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Leilla
Leilla is a girl name .
Leilla is currently ranked #18,339 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leilla include Lei, Leil, Leily, Leilie, Ley, Leie, and Leikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leilla include Leilani, Leila, Leilany, Leilah, Leilanni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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