Leela is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #535 in 2014 with 79 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 126 births ranking #365. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,533.3%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 3,882 girls born was named Leela. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.