Leliana
Every Leliana since 2007 — 329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leliana
Leliana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,343 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 329 American babies have been named Leliana. Its peak came in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Leliana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leliana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,343 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,548 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,818 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,493 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,336 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,969 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,540 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,727 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,538 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,312 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,357 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,321 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,384 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,917 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,940 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,085 |
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| 2007 | 5 | #19,285 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leliana in 2025?
Leliana ranked #7,343 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leliana?
329 babies have been named Leliana in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leliana most popular?
Leliana peaked in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Leliana a boy or girl name?
Leliana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leliana rising or falling?
Leliana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.