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Genea

A variation of the name Lela, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty,' Lelar suggests a person of depth, quiet strength, and an effortlessly sophisticated personality who brings a serene light to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births600
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1973
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1973
Most recent1983
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 56%PA — 11%NJ — 11%VA — 11%FL — 11%

Notable People

Lela Rose (Fashion Designer) · Lela Rochon (Actress in Waiting to Exhale) · Lela Loren (Actress in Power) · Lela Swift (Director of Dark Shadows) · Lela Lee (Creator of Angry Little Girls)

Nicknames & Diminutives

LelaLeeLarlie

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