Feminine dossier · first seen 1898
Leela
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2016
Peak births
232
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Leela
How many people are named Leela?
An estimated 4,442 living Americans are named Leela.
How rare is Leela?
Leela is uncommon among babies today, with 175 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 24.6% from its 2016 peak.
How old is the typical Leela?
The median age of a living American named Leela is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 18 years old.
Is Leela still popular?
Yes. Leela is holding steady, with 175 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Leela most common?
Leela has its strongest geographic signal in Massachusetts, where it appears 2.2× more often than the national baseline.
1898Peak 20162025
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
24.6%
2025
175
All-time
4,545