Leela
A girls’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning divine play, cosmic play.
Babies a year
51
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#719
51 babies · up from #934
In 2025, 51 babies in England and Wales were named Leela. In the US, 216 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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