Girl nameCurrently #1,257 in the USSteady
Leela
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leela |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 69 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 123 |
| 2007 | 126 |
| 2008 | 134 |
| 2009 | 141 |
| 2010 | 134 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2012 | 209 |
| 2013 | 227 |
| 2014 | 218 |
| 2015 | 207 |
| 2016 | 232 |
| 2017 | 217 |
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2020 | 194 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 179 |
| 2023 | 179 |
| 2024 | 185 |
Leela through the decades
- Leela peaked in 2016, when 232 babies were named Leela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Leela has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leela currently ranks #1,257 in the US and is holding steady.