Why Leila Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Leila” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Leila” is of Arabic origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Aliel.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Aleli.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Leila

The true meaning of ‘Leila’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Leila is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Leila, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Leila Popular?

“Leila” is not a popular baby girl’s name in North Carolina as reported in the 1910 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in North Carolina have the same name as you in 1910. A total of only 163 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2010 with a total of 1,509 babies. That’s a lot of baby Leilas.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Leila” was recorded 53,032 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Leilas to occupy the country of Northern Mariana Islands with an estimated population of 49,796.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 80 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Leila became a popular girl’s name in the state of Hawaii in the year 2017. It ranked #11 with 31 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2007 in the state of Hawaii with 31 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Hawaii for 23 years from 2001 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Leila” was recorded 34,439 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Leila, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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