Laila
Peaked at #135 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1884, Laila has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Laila — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#135
in 2009
Current rank
#371
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1884–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Laila reached its peak popularity for girls in 2009, ranking #135 nationally with 2,379 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #149 (2014) to #371 (2024) — a 60% drop.
As of 2024, Laila ranks #371 nationally for girls, with 839 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #371 | 839 |
| 2023 | #312 | 988 |
| 2022 | #309 | 1,031 |
| 2021 | #243 | 1,252 |
| 2020 | #227 | 1,303 |
| 2019 | #210 | 1,460 |
| 2018 | #182 | 1,618 |
| 2017 | #172 | 1,751 |
Laila — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10339
in 2012
Last ranked
#13247
in 2013
Years tracked
4
2004–2013
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 2004, Laila reached its peak popularity for boys in 2012, ranking #10339 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Laila hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #13247.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #13,247 | 5 |
| 2012 | #10,339 | 7 |
| 2009 | #13,630 | 5 |
| 2004 | #10,784 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Laila most popular?
Laila was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #135 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Laila becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Laila?
At least 42,736 babies have been recorded with the name Laila in the US since 1884, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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