Laila

לַיְלָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: night

• Laila means "night" and works beautifully across both Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Jewish mystical thought, the name takes on a particularly enchanting dimension: rabbinic tradition speaks of an angel named Lailah who presides over conception and watches over new souls as they enter the world. That magical association transforms what might seem like a simple nature name into something deeply spiritual and protective.

  The name Laila evokes the legendary Leila Murad—born to a Jewish cantor's family in Cairo—who became one of the most beloved singers and actresses in the entire Arab world, starring in twenty-eight films. Lush, dreamy, and universally appealing, this name has become a global favorite without ever losing its intimate charm. It bridges Jewish, Arabic, and broader Western naming traditions with effortless grace. An angel who watches over new souls — what more could you want in a name for your baby?

• Alternate Spellings: Layla, Leila, Laila, Lilah, Lyla, Lela
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Shaina
  ,
  Kayla
  ,
  Gabriel
  ,
  Ezra
• Theme: time