Lela
Lela: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lela
- A female given name from Georgian ლელა (lela).
- A female given name from Arabic, possibly a variant of Leila.
How popular is Lela?
Since 1880, 43,005 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Lela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #113 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #1047 in 1886. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lela
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Sibling name ideas for Lela
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Lela FAQ
What does the name Lela mean?
A female given name from Georgian ლელა (lela). A female given name from Arabic, possibly a variant of Leila.
What is the origin of the name Lela?
Lela is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Lela?
Since 1880, 43,005 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Lela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #113 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #1047 in 1886. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lela a boy or girl name?
Lela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,005 girls and 68 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.