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Persian, Arabic, Kurdish, English, French, Georgian

Leila

Girl
Meaning

Leila means night time or dark.

Demographic Rank #164 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Lei-La
Syllables 2
Starting Sound L
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Leila

Aa
IPA Notation /leɪlʌ/
Transliteration Leila
Root Representation LEI-Jidhr
Script Form اسم Leila
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Leila

3 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Creative (Ruling Number 3)

Core Personality Traits
Expressiveness Optimism Social Charm

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Persian, Arabic, Kurdish, English, French, Georgian
Category Arabic
Gender Girl
Name Length 5 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Leila

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Leila

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Persian, Arabic, Kurdish, English, French, Georgian Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Leila

What does the name Leila mean?▼

The name Leila means "Leila means night time or dark.".

What is the origin and category of the name Leila?▼

The name Leila has origins in Persian, Arabic, Kurdish, English, French, Georgian naming customs and is categorized under Arabic.

How do you pronounce Leila?▼

The name Leila is pronounced Lei-La (/leɪlʌ/) with 2 syllables.

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