Lela

Lela is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 86 girls in the United States.

Lela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lela

Lela belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lela first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #113 in 1894, and in 2024 86 babies received the name — 42,926 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lela in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#113 in 1894
Peak year
1921
Babies named Lela in 2024
86
Total since 1880
42,926

Lela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2325 in 2022
Babies named Lela in 2025
7
Total since 1996
136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lela mean?

The meaning of Lela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lela a boy or girl name?

Lela is a girl name. In 2024, 86 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lela?

Lela comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lela?

Lela first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #113 in 1894, and 86 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].