Night beauty or black-haired
Lela is a variant of the Arabic name Layla, which literally translates to 'night'. It was historically used to describe girls born at night or those with dark, beautiful hair. In some contexts, it is also considered a diminutive of names like Elizabeth or Gabriella in European traditions.
About 76 girls were named Lela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Lela — far less common.
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