Laela
Every Laela since 1972 — 1,685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laela
Laela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,644 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,685 American babies have been named Laela. Its peak came in 2009, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,644 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,863 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,090 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,447 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,772 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,613 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,200 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,988 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,117 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,817 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,458 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,796 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,200 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,251 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,993 |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,071 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,897 |
| 2008 | 100 | #2,056 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,047 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,414 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,847 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,612 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,787 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,771 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,458 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,243 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,682 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laela in 2025?
Laela ranked #5,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laela?
1,685 babies have been named Laela in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laela most popular?
Laela peaked in 2009, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Laela a boy or girl name?
Laela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laela rising or falling?
Laela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.