How Many People Are Named Lela?

42,994

people in the United States are named Lela

1 in 7,791 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1201

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0128%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

907 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of LEILA.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 91.7 years old

Young (<30) 3,742
8.7%
Adult (30–60) 2,997
7%
Senior (>60) 36,255
84.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,304
Alabama 1,875
North Carolina 1,706
Mississippi 1,673
Tennessee 1,587
Oklahoma 1,466
Illinois 1,446
Missouri 1,398
California 1,223
Arkansas 1,171

💡 Fun Facts About "Lela"

  • 86 babies were named Lela in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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