Girl name
Laily name meaning
“associated with the night”
Laily is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic layli, meaning nocturnal or associated with the night. Layli derives from layl, the Arabic word for night. Laili is a spelling variant, and the form Laily may also be influenced by the name Laila in Indonesian naming.
What does Laily mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Laily
Probably from Arabic layli, ‘nocturnal’, derived from layl, ‘night’. In Indonesian naming it may also be influenced by Laila.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Laily in Islam and the Quran
Laily does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Laily
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Laily, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Laily: associated with the night
- Warda: a rose flower
- Rahmatika: mercy, gracious gift
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Meaning of each word
- Laily: associated with the night
- Asiyah: one who tends or consoles
- Imanda: faith; belief
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Laily Alia
Meaning of each word
- Laily: associated with the night
- Alia: high, elevated in rank
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Halimatussadiah Laily Rania
Meaning of each word
- Halimatussadiah: Halimah of the Banu Saad
- Laily: associated with the night
- Rania: one who gazes intently
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Laily Fitriya
Meaning of each word
- Laily: associated with the night
- Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Laily: associated with the night
- Rahmatika: mercy, gracious gift
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
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How to pronounce Laily
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /laili/ |
| Arabic script | ليلي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦲꦶꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮄᮜᮤ |
Is Laily a girl’s name?
Yes, Laily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 9% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Laily ranks #821 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Laily
Names with related meanings
- Lestari♀Enduring, continuing over time
- Novita♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yunita♀Associated with the month of June
- Desi♀Associated with the month of December
- Dina♀Day
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Yuni♀Associated with the month of June
- Yulianti♀Associated with the month of July
- Dini♀Early, at the beginning
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
Famous people named Laily
- Laily Dimyati · b. 1954
- Laily Dermiyanti Sibua · b. 1972
- Laily Fajriyah · b. 1997
- Laily Hidayati
- Laily Noorida · b. 1977
- Laily Rachmah · b. 1968
- Laily Ratna · b. 1961
- Laily Suharlina Mahalli · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Laily
What is the meaning of Laily?
Laily means associated with the night. Probably from Arabic layli, ‘nocturnal’, derived from layl, ‘night’. In Indonesian naming it may also be influenced by Laila.
Is Laily a girl’s name?
Yes, Laily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 9% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Laily?
Laily is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Laily in the Quran?
Laily does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Laily have?
Laily has 2 syllables (Lai-ly) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Laily?
Laily ranks #821 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Laily?
Other spellings: Laili.
What full names go well with Laily?
Some ideas: Laily Warda Rahmatika; Laily Asiyah Imanda; Laily Alia.
Famous people named Laily?
Notable people named Laily include Laily Dimyati, Laily Dermiyanti Sibua, Laily Fajriyah.
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