Holding steady, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Lejla since 1995
Babies named Lejla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 401 |
| 2010s | 287 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Lejla is a name with multicultural appeal, blending Arabic, Persian, and Slavic influences. First recorded in US data in 1995, it reached its peak popularity in 2007 and has since remained stable in usage. With a 2025 rank of 5238 and an incidence of 1 in 66969, it is a relatively uncommon but recognizable choice. The name is most likely a variant of Layla, but its specific Slavic associations give it a distinct identity in the Balkans. Parents who appreciate names with cross-cultural resonance often pair Lejla with classic or similarly styled sibling names.
Lejla is a name of debated origin. It may derive from the Arabic 'Layla' meaning 'night', or from the Persian 'Leyla' with similar meaning. In Slavic cultures, it is sometimes considered a variant of 'Lela' or 'Ljilja', meaning 'gentle' or 'lily'. The name gained popularity in Bosnia and other Balkan regions, often spelled as Lejla to reflect local pronunciation.
“Lejla” around the world
Where Lejla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lela, Lej, Leli
Sibling names for Lejla
Names that share Lejla's style, for a brother or sister.
