Laila
Pronunciation: LAY-lə (key)
Origin of the name Layla:
Derived from the Arabic leila (night, dark beauty) or the Persian leila (dark-haired). Its use in England began with George Byron's poem "The Giaour" (1813).
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Arabian Meaning - born at night
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Laila Ali, professional boxer, daughter of Muhammad Ali
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Laila is a main character in the book "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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Global Popularity of the Name Laila
- #140 in United States
- #209 in Scotland
- #286 in Norway
- #301 in Canada (Alberta)
- #343 in Canada (Quebec)
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