Leilah
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leilah: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2009.
Leilah offers a melodic variation on the classic Leila, ultimately rooted in the Arabic word *layla* meaning "night" – the same ancient Semitic root that gives us the biblical name Delilah. The most famous bearer in popular culture is the sultry, mysterious Leilah from Jim Henson’s cult classic film *Labyrinth*, a character who perfectly embodies the name’s nocturnal allure. While sharing its root with the Arabic city of Layla, there's no major town or landmark directly named Leilah in Scotland. This spelling, with its elegant 'h', feels particularly modern and lyrical, and it has seen occasional use in Scotland since the late 20th century, offering a softer, less common alternative to the more popular Layla or Laila.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20094 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y