To speak well; lily
Lelia is a feminine name with two primary roots. In Latin, it is the feminine form of the Roman family name Laelius, possibly derived from the Greek word 'laleo' meaning 'to speak'. It is also frequently used as a variant or diminutive of Eulalia or Lillian, connecting it to the lily flower.
Less common today
Lelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,291 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for the film Shadows
First African American woman elected mayor in the United States
The title character of George Sand's 1833 novel · Lélia
