Girl name
Laila name meaning
“night”
Laila means “night.” It is a Latin-script spelling of the Arabic name Laylā, connected with layl, the Arabic word for night. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its literary association with Layla of the Layla and Majnun story and also appears in the spelling Layla.
What does Laila mean?
Night
In Turkish: gece
Laila shares its origin with Turkish Leyla. The image of night underlies its literary associations with darkness and nocturnal beauty. The story of Layla and Majnun is the most prominent cultural connection of this name family. Different Latin spellings generally reflect transcription choices for the same Arabic name.
Origin of the name Laila
Laila and Layla are alternative Latin-script spellings of Arabic Laylā. The name is connected with layl, the Arabic word for ‘night’.
How to pronounce Laila
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /laila/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ليلى |
Is Laila a girl’s name?
Yes, Laila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Laila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Laila
- Lila♀Pale purple
- Laika♀Barking dog, barker
- Leila♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Liya♀Weary, tired
- Lara♀A short form of Larisa
- Liva♀Banner, flag
- Lale♀Tulip, a plant with cup-shaped flowers
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Lilya♀Lily flower
- Lal♀Red gemstone
FAQ about the name Laila
What is the meaning of Laila?
Laila means “night”. Laila and Layla are alternative Latin-script spellings of Arabic Laylā. The name is connected with layl, the Arabic word for ‘night’.
Is Laila a girl’s name?
Yes, Laila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Laila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Laila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Laila?
Laila is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Laila have?
Laila has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Laila?
Laila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Laila?
Other spellings: Layla.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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