How Common is the First Name Leela?
We estimate that there are 4,477 people named Leela who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Leela is the 2,436th most common for women, and the 3,978th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Leela?
The average person named Leela is 13.75 years old.
Is Leela a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
175 people named Leela were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,279th most popular name for girls, and the 2,418th most popular overall.
The popularity of Leela peaked in 2013, when it was the 1,086th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Leela a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Leela is almost exclusively a female name. The Social Security Administration does not record any males born with the name Leela.
Popularity of Leela in England
In 2020, Leela was the 841st most popular name for girls in England and Wales.