Leela is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #553 in 2016 with 76 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 126 births ranking #365. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,433.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,041 girls born was named Leela. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.