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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 91.7 years old
📈 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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