Leila Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leila Name at a Glance

Name	Leila
Meaning	Dark. Born at night. Heroine of Byron's 'The Giaour' (1813).
Origin	Persian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leila Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leila means “Dark. Born at night. Heroine of Byron's 'The Giaour' (1813”. 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.

Leila Name Origin

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

Is Leila a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leila

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