Lela vs Mildred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lay

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Popularity Comparison

Lela Rank #2,191
Mildred Rank #2,096

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 vs #2191 for Lela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lela ___

  • Lela Rose
  • Lela Marie
  • Lela Grace
  • Lela Jane
  • Lela Noelle
  • Lela Simone

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lela

Layla Nadia Sana Rania Tariq

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lela or Mildred more popular?

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Mildred mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin).

Are Lela and Mildred boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Mildred is primarily a girl name.

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