Lela
Female name · ↓ Falling
24,047
Total Births
1901
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lela
Lela is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1900s with significant usage. Approximately 24,047 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,214 births |
| 1890s | 4,418 births |
| 1900s | 4,479 births |
| 1910s | 3,763 births |
| 1920s | 3,293 births |
| 1930s | 1,969 births |
| 1940s | 1,355 births |
| 1950s | 957 births |
| 1960s | 496 births |
| 1970s | 103 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lela?
Lela has been given to 24,047 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1901 with 501 births that year.
Is Lela a boy or girl name?
Lela is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Lela most popular?
Lela was most popular in 1901, when 501 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lela?
Lela first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).