Laila Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laila Name at a Glance

Name	Laila
Meaning	Variant of Layla: Night. Born at night. Sweetheart..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Laila Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laila means “Variant of Layla: Night. Born at night. Sweetheart”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Laila Name Origin

Our database records Laila under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Laila a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Laila is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Laila

When considering Laila for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.