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Leeloo

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Pronounced LEE-loo /ˈli.lu/Medium

Meaning: A modern name popularized by a film character (from The Fifth Element, short for Leeloo Minai); no fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a film-character coinage: Leeloo. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LEE-loo'). We note the pop-culture link.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name popularized by a film character (from The Fifth Element, short for Leeloo Minai); no fixed traditional root; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture link

U.S. rank (2024)#9923 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leeloo is a modern name popularized by a film character (from The Fifth Element, short for Leeloo Minai); no fixed traditional root (routes uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link). A crisp, modern name (said 'LEE-loo').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by film. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Leeloo is a modern name popularized by a film character (from The Fifth Element) — a crisp, distinctive name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link; said 'LEE-loo').

Overall data confidence 20%

References — Leeloo — pop-culture; routes uncertain

Variations

LeelouLilouLeelu

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leeloo mean?

Leeloo is a modern name popularized by a film character (The Fifth Element); it has no fixed traditional meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Leeloo?

It's said LEE-loo /ˈli.lu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leeloo a boy or girl name?

Leeloo is a girl's name.

How popular is Leeloo?

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