How Many People Are Named Lejla?

Complete statistics for the name Lejla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lejla
Very Rare
Arabic

Lejla means 'beautiful' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 389,763 Americans share this unique name, with just 847 people living today. The majority, 98%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~847
Living in US
1 in 389,763
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Charming Graceful Radiant
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 tend to be reliable and practical.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,792
Worldwide Bearers
#72,362
Global Rank
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
2,406
🇸🇮 Slovenia
1,020
🇸🇪 Sweden
614
🇦🇱 Albania
606
🇺🇸 United States
593
🇽🇰 Kosovo
351
🇭🇺 Hungary
294
🇭🇷 Croatia
244
🇷🇸 Serbia
239
🇩🇰 Denmark
219

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
847 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
840
Would be under 30 (98%)
14
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 854 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lejla Through the Generations

Lejla peaked in popularity in 2007 with 47 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 847 people named Lejla in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Lejla is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 44
New York 33
Missouri 24
Michigan 11
Connecticut 5
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Lejla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lejla's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Lejla

How Many People Have the Name Lejla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 847 people in the United States currently share the name Lejla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 389,763 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lejla a Common or Rare Name?

Lejla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lejla Mean?

Lejla means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lejla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lejla Most Popular?

The name Lejla reached peak popularity in 2007, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lejla?

Approximately 847 people named Lejla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 854. That works out to roughly 1 in 389,763 Americans.

Is Lejla a rare name?

Lejla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 389,763 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lejla mean?

Lejla means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Lejla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lejla are male and 100% are female.

When was Lejla most popular?

Lejla peaked in 2007 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US847
All-Time Births854
1 in X1 in 389,763
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2007
World Rank#72,362
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.