Leela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1282 in 2025 with 175 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 232 births ranking #1106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 993.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,184 girls born was named Leela. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.