Leylah
2025 SSA
About Leylah
Leylah is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. In Arabic, it relates to Leila or Layla, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' The name also appears in Turkish and Persian traditions with similar meanings. The distinctive spelling with the 'h' ending gives it a graceful visual quality while maintaining the melodic pronunciation. Leylah gained international recognition through tennis player Leylah Fernandez. The name carries poetic associations through the ancient Arabic tale of Layla and Majnun, a story of profound love. With its cross-cultural appeal and ethereal meaning, Leylah offers parents a name that combines tradition with a contemporary feel.
Pronounced LAY-lah.
As of October 2026, Leylah ranked #3277 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2745 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,957 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2015 | #3,072 | 55 | 30.8 |
| 2016 | #2,787 | 62 | 35 |
| 2017 | #2,889 | 58 | 33.6 |
| 2018 | #3,274 | 49 | 28.8 |
| 2019 | #3,587 | 43 | 25.6 |
| 2020 | #3,582 | 42 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,138 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | #2,771 | 62 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #2,745 | 63 | 39.3 |
| 2024 | #3,602 | 43 | 26.5 |
| 2025 | #3,277 | 48 | 29.9 |