US Popularity:2952
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Night
Lailah is a strikingly beautiful girl’s name derived from the names Layla and Laila. With Arabic origins, this name most commonly translates to “night.” And while the night may be scary to some, your little one is sure to be the bright spark in the darkness, like a star in the sky. Lailah is a popular name in the Islamic religion and can connect baby to their heritage. And whether baby Lai is born during the night or not, they are sure to truly love their name at all hours.
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How Popular Is The Name Lailah?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lailah is currently #4622 on The Bump
Girl:Lailah is currently #3078 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lailah is currently #2952 in U.S. births
Girl:Lailah is currently #1602 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#1602
in 2025
- 487
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Quranic Names, Lailah

  • Behind the Name, Laila, November 2019

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