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Lahla

Quick answerLahla is an Arabic name derived from the root "lahl," which means "night" or refers to a dark/obscure quality, though it may also relate to confusion or bewilderment in some interpretations.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,592
TrendVintage
Peak year2010
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#18,592

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lahla

Lahla is an Arabic name derived from the root "lahl," which means "night" or refers to a dark/obscure quality, though it may also relate to confusion or bewilderment in some interpretations.

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Etymology

Lahla is an Arabic name derived from the root "lahl," which means "night" or refers to a dark/obscure quality, though it may also relate to confusion or bewilderment in some interpretations. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage documented in Islamic societies, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other traditional Arabic names.

Lahla currently ranks #18,592 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

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