Loyal or faithful
Leala is a rare variation of the French word 'loyal', meaning faithful or true. It is often considered a phonetic variant of Leola or a diminutive of names ending in -leala, though it stands alone as a soft, melodic choice. Its usage in English-speaking countries is infrequent, giving it a distinctive and modern feel despite its older linguistic roots.
Less common today
Leala isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,465 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).