Leila
Meaning of Leila
Leila is a beautiful female name that has been steadily popular in the United States for over a century. It is pronounced as LAY-luh in English. The name has several variations including Laila and Layla, offering multiple spelling options for parents looking for unique personalization. Despite some fluctuations, Leila's popularity has remained consistent, ranking within the top 300 names since 2000 according to US data. Notably, it ranked as high as 205th in 2020 and has consistently maintained an occurrence of over a thousand babies per year over recent years. Whether you're searching for a classic yet distinctive name or one with enduring charm, Leila could be an excellent choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAY-luh (/leɪˈlə/)
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Notable People Named Leila
| Leila de Lima - Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima is a prominent Filipina politician, lawyer, human rights activist, and law professor who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, and held key positions in the Commission on Human Rights and as Secretary of Justice. |
| Leila Ghandi, also known as "The Moroccan Titouan Lamazou" or "Bent Battouta," is a prominent Moroccan photographer and journalist. |
| Leila Janah was an American businesswoman known for founding and leading Sama and LXMI, with Sama employing 11,000 workers under contracts with major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. |
| Leila Lopes is an Angolan model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 2011 after winning Miss Angola UK 2010 and Miss Angola 2010. |
| Leila Seth was a trailblazing Indian judge who broke barriers as the first woman to serve on the Delhi High Court, become Chief Justice of a state High Court, and be designated as a senior counsel by the Supreme Court of India. |
| Leila Hassan Howe is a prominent British editor, activist, and founding member of the Race Today Collective, known for her work with the Institute of Race Relations and as the editor of the Race Today journal. |
| Leila Hatami is an Iranian actress known for her role in the Academy Award-winning film "A Separation." |
| Leila Gerstein is an American television producer and screenwriter known for her work in the entertainment industry. |
| Leila George D'Onofrio is an Australian actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Leila Bennett was an American film actress known for her supporting roles as slapstick sidekicks, mousy maids, and scatterbrains. |
| Leila Megàne - Leila Megane was a renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano opera singer. |
| Leila Pahlavi was the youngest daughter of the Shah of Iran and a princess known for her tragic life. |
| Leila Shahid is a prominent Palestinian diplomat who served as the first woman ambassador of Palestine in several countries and as the General Delegate of Palestine to the EU, Belgium, and Luxembourg. |
| Leila Arab, also known as Leila, is an Iranian-born record producer and DJ who has collaborated with artists like Björk and released music on labels such as Rephlex, XL, and Warp. |
| Leila Salazar-Lopez - Leila Salazar-López is the executive director of Amazon Watch, leading efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and indigenous rights. |
