Lela

Pronunciation: [ l-EEL-uh ]

Boy Name #19,833 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lela is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EEL-uh.

Parents who love the name Lela often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,833
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Leland #548

Also a Girl Name

Lela is also used as a girl name, ranked #2191.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lela

Is Lela a boy or girl name?

Lela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19833. As a girl name, it is ranked #2191. Lela is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lela?

Lela is pronounced l-EEL-uh.

How popular is the name Lela?

Lela is currently ranked #19833 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lela a common or rare name?

Lela is an uncommon name, ranked #19833 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lela

Lela is a boy name .

Is Lela a boy or girl name? Lela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,833 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,191. Lela is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lela is currently ranked #19,833 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lela include Leland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.