Baby Name Popularity Profile

Laila

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Laila.

✦ Night 🌍 Arabic, Persian traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #413
All-Time Peak Rank #135 Achieved 2009
Total U.S. Births 43,484 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1884 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 2,414 births in 2008
πŸ’‘ The Laila Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Night
Language Origin Arabic, Persian
Origin Type multiple
Derived from Arabic 'laylā' meaning 'night'. Also associated with Persian meaning 'dark-haired beauty'.
Common Nicknames
Lai Lala
Alternative Spellings
Layla Leila Lejla
Pronunciation: LAY-lah
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Laila

According to SSA data, Laila achieved its highest historical rank of #135 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 2,414 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 75 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Laila across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -60.0% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,414 births in 2008
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 25 yrs
Registry Streak 75 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 7
1890s: 10
1900s: 17
1910s: 175
1920s: 177
1930s: 107
1940s: 89
1950s: 136
1960s: 220
1970s: 474
1980s: 694
1990s: 1,098
2000s: 14,446
2010s: 19,659
2020s: 6,175

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables La-ia
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Maryland, Florida, Delaware, Georgia
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #566 335 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #219 1,196 2009 38.5% Decline
Florida #327 2,553 2008 30.0% Decline
Delaware Unranked 145 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #394 1,907 2008 53.2% Decline
Virginia #293 1,433 2008 43.1% Decline
District of Columbia Unranked 279 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #264 1,074 2014 37.0% Decline
Arizona #610 712 2011 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #295 1,534 2013 7.3% Decline
Texas #437 3,928 2010 34.7% Decline
Mississippi #323 630 2008 71.0% Decline
New Jersey #280 1,326 2007 31.8% Decline
South Carolina #545 690 2007 67.9% Decline
California #502 4,414 2009 52.5% Decline
Michigan #336 1,639 2013 42.6% Decline
Colorado #854 519 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #550 882 2014 51.7% Decline
New York #273 3,164 2009 21.5% Decline
New Mexico Unranked 217 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #469 645 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #319 1,967 2008 48.5% Decline
Alabama #382 680 2016 48.0% Decline
Indiana #1127 818 2007 82.8% Decline
Oregon Unranked 297 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #429 348 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #380 1,457 2012 38.8% Decline
Arkansas #463 338 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #477 1,618 2009 52.2% Decline
Missouri #1020 635 2008 80.8% Decline
Kansas #307 285 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #482 488 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #521 354 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #469 495 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #500 595 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #571 192 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #431 374 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 81 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #631 231 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 63 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #443 126 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 23 2008 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 132 2009 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 46 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 42 2012 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 37 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 34 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 25 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 10 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 24 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 5 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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