What does the name Leila mean?

The first name Leila means “dark beauty”.

Is Leila a girls' or boys' name?

Leila is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Leila is a fairly common first name.

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“dark beauty”

Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 75 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Leila Lopes Leila Hatami Leila Pahlavi Leila Ahmed Leila Aboulela Leila Abaschidse Leila de Lima Leila Mes’chi Leila Forouhar Leila Denmark

Leila is a feminine first name meaning “dark beauty”, with roots in Arabic. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Leila mean?: The first name Leila means “dark beauty”.
Where does the name Leila come from?: Leila has its roots in Arabic.
Is Leila a girls' or boys' name?: Leila is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Leila?: Leila is a fairly common first name.

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