Lelia
lay-lee-uh
US Popularity:7503
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Talk; Fair speech
Lelia is a girl's name of Greek origin. Whether baby comes from a long line of orators or you're simply wishing them the best in professional settings, this name meaning “talk” or "fair speech" will serve them well. This delicate-sounding name may be related to a Roman soldier and politician by the name of Gaius Laelius Sapiens. He was best known as an orator and appeared as a speaker in Cicero’s De senectute. Lelia is reminiscent of both Leila and Layla, but is a more unexpected choice that's sure to reflect baby's one-of-a-kind nature.
Lelia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lelia is currently #4632 on The Bump
Girl:Lelia is currently #3083 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lelia is currently #7503 in U.S. births
Girl:Lelia is currently #4310 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4310
in 2023
+ 419
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Lelia
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 201
Britannica, Gaius Laelius Sapiens, the Younger, Roman politician, March 2024
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