Lelia

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-lee-ah /ˈli.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Roman family name Laelia (origin uncertain), and/or echoing 'lily' and Greek 'well-spoken'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and classic: Lelia ties to the Roman Laelia (and echoes 'lily'). Lyrical and warm (said 'LEE-lee-ah').

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningFrom the Roman family name Laelia (origin uncertain), and/or echoing 'lily' and Greek 'well-spoken'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5698 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,627

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

Lelia comes from the ancient Roman family name Laelia — of uncertain meaning (which we note) — and it also echoes the lily flower and the Greek lalia, 'talkative, well-spoken'. A soft, classic, lyrical name (the heroine of George Sand's novel Lélia; said 'LEE-lee-ah' or 'LEEL-yah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, of-uncertain-origin, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lelia comes from the ancient Roman family name Laelia (of uncertain meaning) — and echoes 'lily' and the Greek for 'well-spoken' — a soft, classic, lyrical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-lee-ah').

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Lelia — origin uncertain

Variations

LaeliaLelyaLilia

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lelia mean?

Lelia comes from the Roman Laelia (origin uncertain) and echoes 'lily'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lelia?

It's said LEE-lee-ah /ˈli.li.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lelia a boy or girl name?

Lelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Lelia?

Lelia is a rare name in the U.S.