Leela
5 countries#1279 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Leela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,545 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #1279 · peaked in 2016 with 232 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
939 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 131 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
903 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #840 · peaked in 2015 with 126 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
217 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2021 with 18 births
Most common in: Paris, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
28 births recorded 2014–2018 · peaked in 2014 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
8 births recorded 2016–2017 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Leela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1702 | — |
| 2007 | #1726 | ↓24 |
| 2008 | #1664 | ↑62 |
| 2009 | #1593 | ↑71 |
| 2010 | #1603 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #1196 | ↑407 |
| 2012 | #1174 | ↑22 |
| 2013 | #1086 | ↑88 |
| 2014 | #1143 | ↓57 |
| 2015 | #1204 | ↓61 |
| 2016 | #1106 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #1141 | ↓35 |
| 2018 | #1206 | ↓65 |
| 2019 | #1218 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #1194 | ↑24 |
| 2021 | #1284 | ↓90 |
| 2022 | #1319 | ↓35 |
| 2023 | #1277 | ↑42 |
| 2024 | #1259 | ↑18 |
| 2025 | #1279 | ↓20 |
Frequently asked questions about Leela
Is Leela a popular name?
Yes — Leela currently ranks #1279 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Leela more common for boys or girls?
Leela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Leela most popular?
Leela peaked in 2016 in United States, with 232 recorded births that year.
Is Leela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Leela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1700 in 1898 to #1279 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Leela?
At least 5,701 babies have been recorded with the name Leela across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Leela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Leela appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Leela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Leela include Cassie, Karen, Rumi, Saniyah.
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