GirlSanskrit origin

Leela: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The divine play of creation, joyful and free.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1192
Peak
#1090 in 2013

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1898: #183218981920: #539619201970: #755219701980: #407519801990: #406819902000: #324420002005: #239220052010: #161520102015: #121020152020: #11922020#1#7552

What Leela Means

Leela is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. The divine play of creation, joyful and free.

How Popular Leela Is

Leela currently ranks #1192 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1090 in 2013. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Leela

  • Leela is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.

Names Like Leela

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Leela

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leela.

Questions About Leela

What does Leela mean?

Leela is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. The divine play of creation, joyful and free.

How popular is Leela?

Leela currently ranks #1192 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1090 in 2013. It has held steady.

Where does Leela come from?

Leela comes from Sanskrit roots. Leela is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

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