Which name do you like most?

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I'm 39 weeks and I still haven't decided on a name yet, we have a shortlist and I thought I would post it here to see what people think. We're mostly looking at arabic names

Layla/Leila
Lila
Amara
Ava
Nahla

Amara or Leilani?

@NameChange84

Where did she mention LANA?

It’s not even an Arabic name!

I know she didn't mention it I was merely saying a suggestion and what I prefer over Layla etc.

Ava isn't Arabic either. It is of Latin origin if you want to be really picky about the name 🙄

Lana is Arabic, it means soft and tender...
And Ava is also Persian

Ava

Lila or Amara, but I quite like Nahla too.

I love Amara, was very high up my list, slightly wish I’d gone with it now seeing the responses!

Is there any reason why you are looking at arabic names?

Layla/Leila - It's Laila in arabic.
Lila - see above.
Amara - ok, but Tamara is nicer
Ava - dislike it. It is so boring.
Nahla. - don't like it

I like Ava and Nahla best. Not a fan of L names and not keen on Amara sorry

I'm looking at arabic names because both me and DP are part arab so it would be nice to use

Ava is a lovely name.

Amara!

How about Delilah with nn Lila

Amara is cute.

Nala is my dogs name. I love it, but for a pet.

Nahla

I know quite a few Amaras not keen on it but do like Mara

Thanks, OP.
I have no idea what is trendy and dated, but names I like include Halla and Nuur, which can also be a man's name.

I would avoid Layla/Leila and Lila, because they are overused.
Amara is likely to disappear into all the other A names that are vowel-heavy.
Ava -I don't like or Eva, overused and make me think of Eva Braun
Nahla - it doesn't look or sound pretty.

I'd go for a name that has a stronger sound.

I would run your final shortlist past some genuinely arabic people to see if it is suitable. Name websites often have some rather inaccurate or unsuitable suggestions.

I'd also consider the surname, because most people get called by firstname surname. A very arabic full name might be a pain to live with - people assuming she speaks Arabic etc.