Laila means “night”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
- Laila is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Kyrgyz.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Laila mean?
Literal meaning
Laila is a girl's name used in Kazakh and Kyrgyz. It means “night”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Лайла, Лейла
Laila in Kazakh and Kyrgyz
What does Laila mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ләйла, Лайла, Laila (common romanization), Лайла and Лейла. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “night” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Laila mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Лайла and Laila (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “night” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Laila come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Laila?
Laila is used as a given name in Kazakh and Kyrgyz. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Laila across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЛәйлаCyrillic ЛайлаCyrillic ЛайлаCyrillic, variant ЛейлаCyrillic, variant | Girl | same as above: “night” | Documented[1] |
| Kyrgyz | ЛайлаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “night” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Laila
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laila[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Laila[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Ляйла[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Лайла[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Ләйла[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Лайла[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Laila | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Лайла[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Лейла[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Лайла | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Laila | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Laila
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Laila rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KulginGirl“purple, violet”same language (kazakh)
- MadinaGirl“city”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz)
- BaizhanBoy“rich soul”same language (kazakh)
- MalikBoy“king, sovereign, monarch”same language (kazakh)
- RamanBoy“servant of the compassionate God”same language (kazakh)
- ShamuratBoy“Murad with the epithet shah”same language (kazakh)
- YelenBoy“desire; storm”same language (kazakh)
- OnegeGirl“example, model”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Laila
What does the name Laila mean?
Laila means “night”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
Is Laila a girl's or a boy's name?
Laila is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls.
Where does Laila come from?
Laila is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Laila?
Laila is recorded for Kazakh and Kyrgyz. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Laila spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ляйла (Cyrillic), Лайла (Cyrillic), Ләйла (Cyrillic), Лейла (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Laila have?
Laila has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Laila recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ляйла recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Лайла recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+4 more)
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