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Leala

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Pronounced lee-AH-lah /liˈɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the French leal, 'loyal; faithful', and a modern echo of Lea/Leila; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Loyal; faithful: Leala is French. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lee-AH-lah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningVariously from the French leal, 'loyal; faithful', and a modern echo of Lea/Leila; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16277 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 875

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leala comes variously from the French leal, 'loyal; faithful', and a modern echo of Lea/Leila (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lee-AH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, loyal-and-faithful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leala is variously 'loyal; faithful' (French leal) and a modern echo of Lea/Leila — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lee-AH-lah').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Leala — French; routes layered

Variations

LeelaLealahLeala

Nicknames

Lea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leala mean?

Leala is variously French 'loyal; faithful' (leal) and a modern echo of Lea/Leila; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leala?

It's said lee-AH-lah /liˈɑ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leala a boy or girl name?

Leala is a girl's name.

How popular is Leala?

Leala is a very rare name in the U.S.

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