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Haila is an Arabic name for a female. It originates from Yemen specifically and is an old name, which is becoming increasingly more popular in recent years in the Yemeni communities.

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I named my daughter Haila six years ago, the name just sort of came to me, from influence of another name: Mahaila. "Haila" just fits her perfectly, since day one!-Rachel

My Gida (Grandmother) from Yemen, was named Haila and I was named after her in 1984.
I do love my name and many others tell me it is a lovely name. I intend on calling my daughter Haila too.

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Comes from Yemen an Arabic country south of Saudi Arabia.

Meaning 'Something Amazing'

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There is a Cuban singer called Haila, although i'm not sure if it is her real name.

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I also think after hearing a certain Beatles song while i was pregnant, that there is a part of the chorus that repeats "hey la, hey la", which i interpreted as "Haila"-Rachel