Leelou
Leelou is a girl baby name. Ranked #26,286 in the US, popular nicknames include Lee, Ley, and Leeie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Leelou is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Leelou often also consider Dmaria, Adiley, Sarahbella .
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Historical Record
Leelou first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 12 babies have been named Leelou in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leelou is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,286 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,286
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Leelou
Leelou is a girl name .
Leelou is currently ranked #26,286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leelou include Lee, Ley, Leeie, and Leelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leelou include Leela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis