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How many little Leilas do you know?

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WineWasMothersMilk · 04/02/2012 21:16

Have always loved Eva/Evie, but it's too popular for me now. Was thinking of Leila, or would she still be 1 of 5 in the class?

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PurpleWithaBlueBun · 04/02/2012 22:18

One, about 4months old.

carrotsandcelery · 04/02/2012 22:19

I only know one and she is 10 years old. I used to teach so have encountered hundreds of the younger generation and this is the only time I have come across it. It's a lovely name.

startail · 04/02/2012 22:24

Non, only a Leah and a Lilia.

Go for it it's really pretty.
We have lots of Evie, Ella, Ellens . Leila sounds just different without being too different.

NotnOtter · 04/02/2012 22:31

i know a couple

FessaEst · 04/02/2012 22:38

I know quite a few - I think it is on the up, but nowhere near Eve/Evie proportions! I know an adult Leila, a 2 year old and 2 fairly new babies (1 is Layla). I do also know a Lila.

arwen110578 · 04/02/2012 22:41

Our DD is Laila and only one we personally know of and haven't come across any Leila's. BUT a lot of people spell her name Leila in cards! I always thought they were pronounced differently (ie, LAY-la v. LEE-la). I sort of wish we had spelt her name Layla to avoid confusion. Leila is very lovely. Just be prepared for lots of variations in cards!!. We have also had Leyla, Lila... and its frigging annoying

tanfastic · 04/02/2012 22:42

My sister is called Leila and she's 44. She's the only Leila I know. It's a lovely name.

kumquatsarethelonelyfruit · 04/02/2012 22:46

My niece is a Layla.

ElasticNipples · 04/02/2012 22:52

i know 4 all under the age of 5! it's very common here (rhondda valleys) pretty name though!

TinkerMaloo · 05/02/2012 10:09

one, shes 8

its a nice name

therewasalittlegirl · 05/02/2012 10:10

I know one baby and 2 grown-ups - all spelt Layla

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AlmaMartyr · 05/02/2012 10:12

I don't know any, nice name :)

Roxy25 · 05/02/2012 10:59

I know of 4 under 3 in london - Layla, lila, leila. And about 10 Lily's.

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MrsJohnDeere · 05/02/2012 13:55

3 under the age of 6, but all spell it as Layla

cutteduppear · 05/02/2012 14:32

I know a grown up Leila, and a Lilou, and Lila, a Lyla, a Leela and a Lily.
I always get them mixed up and it's really embarrassing.

tanfastic · 05/02/2012 17:36

I was in Home Bargains today and someone was calling their child Leila.

SlinkingOutsideInFrocks · 05/02/2012 18:30

I don't know any - it's a lovely name and you've chosen the nicest spelling.

molly3478 · 05/02/2012 18:33

I know 5 either laylas or leilas all under 5. I live in a socially deprived area and it is very popular.

MamaLazarou · 05/02/2012 18:33

I know one, aged 2.

MamaLazarou · 05/02/2012 18:34

(Beautiful name, btw)

AThingInYourLife · 05/02/2012 18:39

I know one adult Leila, who is Lebanese.

I love it.

boyfallingoutofthesky · 05/02/2012 20:32

Hi, I know a Laila (8 months) a Layla (2) and a Leela - all from quite middle class families in contrast to the previous poster,. I think it is a name that is on the rise and universally popular, crossing demographics.

cureall · 07/02/2012 17:06

One - LOVE the name