Girls — US data, 1880-2024

Lelia

Peaked at #164 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.

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LeliaGirls (United States)

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Lelia (Girls)

Peak 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

YearRankBirths
2024#5,69822
2023#4,31933
2022#4,73329
2021#4,29033
2020#3,88037
2019#5,38824
2018#3,76740
2017#4,64630

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 18802024.

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Based on US data — girls' names only.

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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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