US Popularity:3629
Origin:Swahili
Meaning:Black beauty
Lela is a girl’s name of Swahili origin. With a meaning like “black beauty,” 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.

Lela Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lela is currently #2346 on The Bump
Girl:Lela is currently #1031 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lela is currently #3629 in U.S. births
Girl:Lela is currently #1307 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3629
in 2022
- 296
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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