How old is someone named Laila?
The average Laila is 15 years old.
Half of all living Lailas are between 9 and 19.
When was Laila popular?
Laila rose fast and peaked in 2008, then faded almost as fast. 68% of all Lailas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 | 0 |
| 1910s | 175 | 0 |
| 1920s | 177 | 0 |
| 1930s | 107 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 89 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 136 | 110 |
| 1960s | 220 | 190 |
| 1970s | 474 | 450 |
| 1980s | 694 | 670 |
| 1990s | 1,098 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 14,457 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 19,671 | 20,000 |
| 2020s | 6,175 | 6,100 |
How many Lailas are still alive?
About 43,000 Lailas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Laila since 1884.
Nearly every Laila ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Laila?
About half of living Lailas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 45%
Is Laila an old name?
No. Laila is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Laila will be 34 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Laila a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Lailas are women.
Names the same age as Laila
NAME TWIN
Laila's name twin is Alivia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alivia's age curve is the closest match to Laila's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Laila
How old is the average Laila?
The average Laila in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Laila?
About 43,000 Lailas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Laila most popular?
In 2008, when about 2,400 baby girls were named Laila.
Is Laila a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 50% of living Lailas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this