Lelah
2 countries#9457 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lelah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,187 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 1915 with 43 births
Most common in: Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2014–2018 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2014–2018 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lelah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5233 | — |
| 2007 | #5895 | ↓662 |
| 2008 | #5279 | ↑616 |
| 2009 | #6317 | ↓1038 |
| 2010 | #5977 | ↑340 |
| 2011 | #6564 | ↓587 |
| 2012 | #6110 | ↑454 |
| 2013 | #9036 | ↓2926 |
| 2014 | #6207 | ↑2829 |
| 2015 | #6236 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #6401 | ↓165 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↓1439 |
| 2018 | #5619 | ↑2221 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↓4117 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↑2813 |
| 2021 | #8464 | ↓1541 |
| 2022 | #7631 | ↑833 |
| 2023 | #7640 | ↓9 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↓2631 |
| 2025 | #9457 | ↑814 |
Frequently asked questions about Lelah
Is Lelah a popular name?
Yes — Lelah currently ranks #9457 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lelah more common for boys or girls?
Lelah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lelah most popular?
Lelah peaked in 1915 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Lelah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lelah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #539 in 1881 to #9457 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lelah?
At least 2,193 babies have been recorded with the name Lelah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lelah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lelah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lelah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lelah include Lera, Leta.
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