United States name statistics
Leela in United States
Estimated bearers
4,409
Country rank
#3918
Per 100k
1
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.
Male 0.0%Female 100.0%
Leela popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Leela, 1898 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1898: 5
- 1918: 5
- 1920: 5
- 1941: 5
- 1942: 5
- 1947: 6
- 1952: 5
- 1953: 5
- 1954: 7
- 1962: 7
- 1963: 7
- 1964: 6
- 1965: 9
- 1966: 10
- 1969: 8
- 1970: 6
- 1971: 10
- 1972: 9
- 1973: 7
- 1974: 13
- 1975: 8
- 1976: 14
- 1977: 13
- 1978: 14
- 1979: 15
- 1980: 19
- 1981: 12
- 1982: 8
- 1983: 20
- 1984: 23
- 1985: 15
- 1986: 17
- 1987: 21
- 1988: 14
- 1989: 9
- 1990: 25
- 1991: 17
- 1992: 19
- 1993: 15
- 1994: 23
- 1995: 16
- 1996: 16
- 1997: 17
- 1998: 18
- 1999: 28
- 2000: 42
- 2001: 39
- 2002: 46
- 2003: 69
- 2004: 70
- 2005: 74
- 2006: 123
- 2007: 126
- 2008: 134
- 2009: 141
- 2010: 135
- 2011: 201
- 2012: 209
- 2013: 227
- 2014: 218
- 2015: 207
- 2016: 232
- 2017: 217
- 2018: 196
- 2019: 192
- 2020: 194
- 2021: 179
- 2022: 179
- 2023: 179
- 2024: 185
- 2025: 175
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Leela in United States?
An estimated 4,409 people in United States are named Leela. That works out to 1 in 75,278 residents.
Is Leela a common name in United States?
Leela ranks #3918 among first names in United States.