Layla 
Hebrew, Arabic, "Night"
Music fans know Layla from the Eric Clapton song about falling in love with the wife of his best friend (George Harrison), but even those who aren't classic rock fans have helped propel this lyrical name into the top 100.

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Laela, Lallie, Leila, Laila, Lailah, Laily, Leyla, Laleh, Laylah
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