Laila
girl name#413 in 2025Laila entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #135 in 2009, ranks #413 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1884–2025
#413
rank today
#135
peak (2009)
755
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #851 |
| 1890s | #1517 |
| 1900s | #1887 |
| 1910s | #1672 |
| 1920s | #2302 |
| 1930s | #2684 |
| 1940s | #3448 |
| 1950s | #3025 |
| 1960s | #2685 |
| 1970s | #2017 |
| 1980s | #1703 |
| 1990s | #1508 |
| 2000s | #286 |
| 2010s | #162 |
| 2020s | #313 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Laila has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 42,500 people named Laila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laila alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laila in 2025?
- Laila ranks #413 among US girl names in 2025, with 755 babies given the name.
- When was the name Laila most popular?
- Laila peaked in 2009, reaching #135 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Laila with classmates?
- Laila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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