Lelia
Every Lelia since 1880 — 15,645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lelia
Lelia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,710 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,645 American babies have been named Lelia. Its peak came in 1919, when 316 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Lelia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lelia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,710 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,720 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,325 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,736 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,291 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,882 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,392 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,767 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,648 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,311 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,893 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,389 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,131 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,964 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,760 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,928 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,756 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,323 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,526 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,653 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,778 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,786 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,325 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,702 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,152 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,839 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,340 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,766 |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,776 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,965 |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,220 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,847 |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,359 |
| 1960 | 104 | #1,055 |
| 1955 | 124 | #874 |
| 1950 | 111 | #829 |
| 1945 | 123 | #666 |
| 1940 | 152 | #563 |
| 1935 | 169 | #485 |
| 1930 | 199 | #475 |
| 1925 | 295 | #397 |
| 1920 | 276 | #397 |
| 1915 | 272 | #363 |
| 1910 | 138 | #333 |
| 1905 | 139 | #281 |
| 1900 | 206 | #216 |
| 1895 | 157 | #218 |
| 1890 | 137 | #203 |
| 1885 | 104 | #184 |
| 1880 | 65 | #188 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lelia in 2025?
Lelia ranked #6,710 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lelia?
15,645 babies have been named Lelia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lelia most popular?
Lelia peaked in 1919, when 316 newborns received the name.
Is Lelia a boy or girl name?
Lelia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lelia rising or falling?
Lelia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.