Leella
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leella first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 5 babies have been named Leella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leella is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #69,255 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,255
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Spanish origin
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"flowering, in bloom"
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"oath"
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"Olive tree; peace; a variant of Olivia"
#69,114 in US
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About the Name Leella
Leella is a girl name .
Leella is currently ranked #69,255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leella include Lee, Leel, Leely, Leelie, Ley, Leie, and Leekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leella include Leela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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