Lela

Girl's name

Lela is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Arabic name Layla, meaning "night" or the Swahili name Lela, meaning "black beauty."

Meaning Night
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 86 Falling
Peak year 1921

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Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lela Rochon - Actress known for "Waiting to Exhale."
  • Lela Loren - Actress known for "Power" TV series.
  • Lela Lee - Cartoonist and creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl."
  • Lela Rose - Fashion designer known for elegant designs.
  • Lela Goren - Israeli fashion designer.
  • Lela Swift - Television director known for soap operas.
  • Lela Elam - Actress and playwright.
  • Lela Small - American artist and sculptor.

Sisters for Lela

Girl names closely related to Lela

Hollie Bridgett August Adrian Lora Kaylen Kaelynn Heavenly

Brothers for Lela

Boy names closely related to Lela

Salem Bishop Donnie Clint Jaxxon Ronnie Zechariah Jenson

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lela

Laila Lailah Layla Laylah Leela Leila Leilah Leyla

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