Variant of Lilu or Leeloo; often associated with 'lily'
Leelu is a modern, phonetic spelling variant likely derived from the name Lilu or the cinematic name Leeloo. It is often associated with the flower name Lily or the Sanskrit name Leela, which means 'play' or 'divine pastime'. In popular culture, the spelling Leeloo was famously used for the protagonist in the 1997 film The Fifth Element.
About 6 girls were named Leelu in 2025.
The supreme being and protagonist · The Fifth Element
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
