Lelah
Girl nameLelah has been given to 2,187 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1915.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,187
Peak year
1915 (43 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
▼ -50%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Lelah's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #618 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lelah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lelah.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lelah?
Lelah has been given to 2,187 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lelah peak?
Lelah peaked in 1915, when 43 babies were given the name.
Is Lelah a girl or boy name?
Lelah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lelah are girls).
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