Laela

Girl name

Laela has been given to 1,685 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 73,058 girls was named Laela.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,685

Peak year

2009 (111 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -52%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Laela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Laylagirl

129,245 babies since 1950

Lailagirl

43,507 babies since 1884

Lelagirl

43,073 babies since 1880

Kaelagirl

6,358 babies since 1967

Leelagirl

4,545 babies since 1898

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Laela.

Jariahgirl

1,686 babies since 1980

Ainegirl

1,687 babies since 1966

Avariegirl

1,687 babies since 1994

Amberlyngirl

1,683 babies since 1975

Zayragirl

1,683 babies since 1981

Jazzlynngirl

1,683 babies since 1984

Meagirl

1,690 babies since 1954

Kyleygirl

1,679 babies since 1970

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Sibling name ideas for Laela

Same era and popularity as Laela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Jariah Aine Avarie Amberlyn

Brothers

Mycah Kanon Matheus Cutter

FAQ

How popular is the name Laela?

Laela has been given to 1,685 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Laela peak?

Laela peaked in 2009, when 111 babies were given the name.

Is Laela a girl or boy name?

Laela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Laela are girls).

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