Lela Name Popularity and Statistics
Lela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lela?
Lela is spelled L-E-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lela Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,368
Recorded Births76
- Girls usage fell 165 places to #2,368 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 76 | #2,368 |
| 2024 | Girls | 86 | #2,203 |
| 2023 | Girls | 89 | #2,142 |
| 2022 | Girls | 100 | #1,961 |
| 2021 | Girls | 111 | #1,816 |
| 2020 | Girls | 109 | #1,808 |
| 2019 | Girls | 116 | #1,763 |
| 2018 | Girls | 139 | #1,554 |
| 2017 | Girls | 142 | #1,545 |
| 2016 | Girls | 150 | #1,512 |
| 2015 | Girls | 147 | #1,526 |
| 2014 | Girls | 152 | #1,471 |
| 2013 | Girls | 156 | #1,440 |
| 2012 | Girls | 178 | #1,322 |
| 2011 | Girls | 142 | #1,540 |
| 2010 | Girls | 145 | #1,536 |
| 2009 | Girls | 161 | #1,444 |
| 2008 | Girls | 157 | #1,486 |
| 2007 | Girls | 176 | #1,370 |
| 2006 | Girls | 152 | #1,462 |
| 2005 | Girls | 143 | #1,471 |
| 2004 | Girls | 134 | #1,498 |
| 2003 | Girls | 122 | #1,579 |
| 2002 | Girls | 106 | #1,720 |
When Was Lela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Girls
907 recorded births
National rank #212
1919 · Girls
898 recorded births
National rank #207
1918 · Girls
896 recorded births
National rank #209
1916 · Girls
888 recorded births
National rank #199
Where Lela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #1,127 | 5 |
| OH | #1,271 | 6 |
| GA | #1,533 | 5 |