Girl nameCurrently #3,845 in the USSteady
Laela
2 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Laela's meaning
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Laela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Laela |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 100 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 61 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 39 |
Laela through the decades
- Laela peaked in 2009, when 111 babies were named Laela in the US.
- The 2010s were Laela's strongest decade, averaging 69 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Laela has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Laela currently ranks #3,845 in the US and is holding steady.