How Many People Are Named Lela?

Curious about how common the name Lela is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 42,994
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 7,675 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 42,994 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lela.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 7,675 people has this name.

This classification places Lela in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Lela

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 7,675 people

Total Count

42,994

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 68
Female: 42,926

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 94

  • Young (<30) 3,557
  • Adult (30–60) 2,869
  • Old (>60) 36,568

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 50.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 1,875
  • Arkansas 1,171
  • Arizona 39
  • California 1,223
  • Colorado 178
  • Connecticut 10
  • DC 6
  • Florida 510
  • Georgia 923
  • Iowa 441
  • Idaho 122
  • Illinois 1,446
  • Indiana 758
  • Kansas 662
  • Kentucky 1,108
  • Louisiana 1,118
  • Maryland 42
  • Michigan 603
  • Minnesota 71
  • Missouri 1,398
  • Mississippi 1,673
  • Montana 13
  • North Carolina 1,706
  • North Dakota 5
  • Nebraska 332
  • New Jersey 11
  • New Mexico 88
  • Nevada 5
  • New York 383
  • Ohio 1,061
  • Oklahoma 1,466
  • Oregon 136
  • Pennsylvania 424
  • South Carolina 652
  • South Dakota 52
  • Tennessee 1,587
  • Texas 3,304
  • Utah 122
  • Virginia 195
  • Washington 169
  • Wisconsin 108
  • West Virginia 264
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lela?

Approximately 42,994 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Lela, based on statistical analysis.

Is Lela a rare name?

Lela is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.