Lela vs Elliemae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

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Girl #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright one, torch"

Origin: Greek via Old French

American Southern American English

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Lela Rank #2,191

Elliemae Rank #2,094

Elliemae is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Elliemae more popular?

Elliemae is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Elliemae mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Elliemae means "bright one, torch" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Lela and Elliemae boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Elliemae is primarily a girl name.