Leala
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #851 in 1884
5 babies were named Leala in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,692 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leala you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leala, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leala would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeala first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1884, when it ranked #851. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLeala has slipped 4,692 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Leala
Leala is a girl name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ala”. US birth records list Leala for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 87 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #851 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.0 | 110,497 girls |
| 1900s | 4.8 | 208,333 girls |
| 1910s | 9.2 | 108,696 girls |
| 1920s | 4.6 | 219,298 girls |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 321,543 girls |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 632,911 girls |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 621,118 girls |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 331,126 girls |
| 1970s | 2.4 | 414,938 girls |
| 1980s | 4.0 | 248,756 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 413,223 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,900 girls |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 108,578 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 184,049 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Leala
What is the origin of the name Leala?
Leala has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Leala a boy or girl name?
Leala is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leala?
Leala ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#851).