Lela vs Leona

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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Boy #7,197 Most Popular

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Lela Rank #2,191

Leona Rank #7,197

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #7197 for Leona.

Is Lela or Leona more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Leona at #7197 in the United States.

What do Lela and Leona mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Lela and Leona boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Leona is primarily a boy name.