Leela

Recorded 1898–2025 · United States

Leela was most popular in 2016, when 232 American babies were given the name — ranking #2,003 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,418, with 175 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,545 people named Leela.

Leela over time

Births per year. The dot marks Leela’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Leela

Karleigh
Micaiah
Ramsey
Eamon
Maylee
Vladimir

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org