Lejla
Every Lejla since 1995 — 878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lejla
Lejla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,328 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 878 American babies have been named Lejla. Its peak came in 2007, when 47 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 Lejla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lejla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,328 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,540 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,869 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,155 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,559 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,253 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,724 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,515 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,602 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,548 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,394 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,612 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,130 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,653 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,119 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,043 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,921 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,054 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,511 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,709 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,691 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,870 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,565 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,937 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,285 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,312 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lejla in 2025?
Lejla ranked #5,328 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lejla?
878 babies have been named Lejla in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lejla most popular?
Lejla peaked in 2007, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Lejla a boy or girl name?
Lejla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lejla rising or falling?
Lejla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.