Leila is a distinctive choice, ranked #249 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Leila in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#249
US Rank #268
About the Name Leila
Leila is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 49 places over five years. Its high point was #132 in 2012, and it now sits at #249. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Leila is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #268, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leila
Unlikely. With around 193 UK babies named Leila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leila in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leila has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 49 places in the last five years. Its peak was #132 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Leila is more popular in the UK (#249) than in the US (#268). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Leila include: Leila (music producer) — Leila Arab, professionally known as Leila, is an Iranian-born record producer and DJ based in London, England.; Leila George — Leila George D'Onofrio is an Australian and American actress.; Leila Lopes — Leila Lopes is an Angolan beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2011..
Leila appears in the US top 500 at #268 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
193
UK babies named Leila (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 49 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leila
Likely around 1 other Leila in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Leila
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Leila Arab, professionally known as Leila, is an Iranian-born record producer and DJ based in London, England. She has released music on the labels Rephlex, XL and Warp.
Leila Lopes is an Angolan beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2011. She had previously won Miss Angola UK 2010 and Miss Angola 2010.
Leila Mourad or Layla Morad was an Egyptian singer and actress, and one of the most prominent superstars in Egypt and the entire Arab world in her era. Born Lilian Zaki Ibrahim Mourad in the El Daher District of Cairo, she later changed her name to Leila Mourad as a stage name.
Leila Grey is an American professional wrestler, singer, model and actress. She is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), where she is a member of Sky Flight and its sub-group Top Flight.