FIRST NAME
Lela
Lela is the 1,253rd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 12,306 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 24 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,253 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
69,639
living · #485
2020 CENSUS
12,306
living · #1,253
BABIES NAMED LELA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202576
As a female name, Lela peaked in 1921, when 907 babies were named Lela (the #212 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #29,421 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
24
living · #29,421
BABIES NAMED LELA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–1938
19386
As a male name, Lela peaked in 1922, when 7 babies were named Lela (the #3715 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)