Leala
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leala was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
875 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 2006 with 32 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
85 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2003 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
85 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leala’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4463 | — |
| 2007 | #4675 | ↓212 |
| 2008 | #5750 | ↓1075 |
| 2009 | #5097 | ↑653 |
| 2010 | #4974 | ↑123 |
| 2011 | #4681 | ↑293 |
| 2012 | #5114 | ↓433 |
| 2013 | #9036 | ↓3922 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↑3239 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↓4351 |
| 2016 | #10859 | ↓711 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↓756 |
| 2018 | #11427 | ↑188 |
| 2019 | #11356 | ↑71 |
| 2020 | #10250 | ↑1106 |
| 2021 | #8464 | ↑1786 |
| 2022 | #9056 | ↓592 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↓4406 |
| 2024 | #9556 | ↑3906 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓5386 |
Frequently asked questions about Leala
Is Leala a popular name?
Yes — Leala currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leala more common for boys or girls?
Leala is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leala most popular?
Leala peaked in 2006 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Leala rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leala’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #851 in 1884 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leala?
At least 960 babies have been recorded with the name Leala across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Leala popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leala appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Leala?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leala include Lei.
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