Variant of Layla/Leila, from Arabic and Persian meaning night or dark beauty, immortalized in classical poetry.
Leiyla is a variant of Layla or Leila, names from Arabic and Persian associated with night or dark beauty and celebrated in classical poetry. That literary history gives the name a romantic and enduring aura.
The altered spelling makes Leiyla feel modern while preserving the soft, evocative sound of the original. It carries a sense of elegance and mystery, with the poetic associations still intact. The name feels familiar in melody but individualized in form, which is part of its modern appeal.