Leela is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #719 in 2025 with 51 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 126 births ranking #365. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,600.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,966 girls born was named Leela. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.