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)
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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