Lelia
Peaked at #164 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Lelia — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#164
in 1882
Current rank
#5698
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lelia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #164 nationally with 95 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5389 (2014) to #5698 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Lelia ranks #5698 nationally for girls, with 22 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,698 | 22 |
| 2023 | #4,319 | 33 |
| 2022 | #4,733 | 29 |
| 2021 | #4,290 | 33 |
| 2020 | #3,880 | 37 |
| 2019 | #5,388 | 24 |
| 2018 | #3,767 | 40 |
| 2017 | #4,646 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lelia most popular?
Lelia was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #164 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lelia becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lelia?
At least 15,627 babies have been recorded with the name Lelia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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