Leighla
2025 SSA
About Leighla
Leighla is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Layla or Leila. These names have Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' The distinctive spelling incorporates the trendy 'leigh' pattern popular in contemporary naming (as seen in names like Ashleigh or Kayleigh). Though uncommon in historical records, Leighla has gained modest usage in recent decades as parents seek familiar sounds with unique spellings. The name maintains the melodic, flowing quality of Layla/Leila while offering visual distinctiveness. Pronunciation typically follows the LAY-lah pattern, though the spelling might occasionally lead to pronunciation variations. Leighla represents the modern trend of reinventing traditional names through creative spelling.
Pronounced LAY-luh.
As of October 2026, Leighla ranked #8644 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2716 for girls in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,319 | 34 | 19 |
| 2015 | #3,892 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | #3,360 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #3,038 | 54 | 31.3 |
| 2018 | #3,273 | 49 | 28.8 |
| 2019 | #2,716 | 63 | 37.5 |
| 2020 | #2,951 | 55 | 34 |
| 2021 | #3,526 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | #4,533 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |