How Many People Are Named Lelah?
Complete statistics for the name Lelah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lelah is a very rare female name, with only 734 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 449,830 Americans. The majority of those named Lelah are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 2,177 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lelah Through the Generations
Lelah has been a name that's seen its peak and decline over the decades. With 43 births in 1915 marking its highest point, the name has since become increasingly rare. Today, most people named Lelah are over 60, with 73% falling into this age bracket. This skew towards older generations means that Lelah is now considered a declining name, cherished by those who grew up with it but less common among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lelah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lelah
How Many People Have the Name Lelah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 734 people in the United States currently share the name Lelah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 449,830 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lelah a Common or Rare Name?
Lelah 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 Lelah Mean?
Lelah means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lelah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lelah Most Popular?
The name Lelah reached peak popularity in 1915, with 43 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 Lelah?
Approximately 734 people named Lelah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,177. That works out to roughly 1 in 449,830 Americans.
Is Lelah a rare name?
Lelah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 449,830 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lelah mean?
Lelah means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lelah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lelah are male and 100% are female.
When was Lelah most popular?
Lelah peaked in 1915 with 43 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.