Elaila

Elaila is a female first name that is regarded as a variant of Laila. Literally translated, it means 'the night' and can also be interpreted as 'the beauty of the night'.

What does the name Elaila mean?

Elaila is a feminized form of the name Laila. Literally translated, it means 'the night', while it can also be interpreted as 'the beauty of the night'. The origin of the name lies in the Arabic word lailā (لَيْلَى) or layla (لَيْلَة), which also means 'the night'. The name gained recognition through the protagonist of the classic Arabic tale 'Laila and Majnun', which is considered the Arabic equivalent of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Other variants include Layla, Lailah, Leila, Leyla, Leilah, Laylah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Lyla, Lylah, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.

Where does the name Elaila come from?

The name Elaila has its roots in Arabic and means 'the night'. The etymology traces back to the Arabic terms lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة). It is common in Portuguese and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Elaila?

E-lai-la

When is the name day of Elaila?

Elaila is celebrated on August 18 and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Elaila is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female baby names. The best ranking of the name was achieved in 2016, reaching 4,471st place. Over the last ten years, Elaila has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 8,788th position.