Lela
l(e)-la
US Popularity:3853
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Black beauty, dark beauty; Born at night
Lela is a girl’s name of Hebrew and Arabic origin. With meanings like “black beauty,” “dark beauty,” or “born at night,” it’s no wonder that Lela gives off an aura of sophistication and loveliness. The sweet melodic sound of this name combined with Lela’s captivating translation is enough to turn heads, ensuring that baby will always be the center of attention. Furthermore, devoted fans of the 1877 Anna Sewell novel Black Beauty will fall head over heels for a baby name that evokes images of this classic tale.
How Popular Is The Name Lela?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lela is currently #2700 on The Bump
Girl:Lela is currently #1832 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lela is currently #3853 in U.S. births
Girl:Lela is currently #2143 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2143
in 2023
- 175
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 200, 201
Name Doctor, Lela
Behind the Name, Lela (2), January 2019
Behind the Name, Leila, April 2022
Behind the Name, Layla, December 2019
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