Lelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lelia has Latin origins, meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', and has evolved through various historical forms. It is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity during the Roman Empire and remains a unique choice today.
The name Lelia is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lelia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 544th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 959th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2098th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3586th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4020th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4436th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lelia"
Pronunciation
/ˈliːliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lelia is believed to be derived from the Latin name 'Lelia', which may have roots in the word 'laetus', meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'.
Meaning
happy, joyful
Language Evolution
Lelia (Latin), Lélia (French), Lelia (English)
Historical Usage
The name Lelia gained popularity during the Roman Empire and has seen various usages in medieval and modern times, particularly in European countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lelia, Leila, Léa, Lelia
Modern Popularity & Image
Lelia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Lelia Doolan, Irish theatre director, Lelia McCulloch, American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lelia"
"Lelia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 365th of 9107 | 5,837 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 544th of 9204 | 2,963 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 959th of 12526 | 2,125 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2098th of 19264 | 647 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3586th of 27321 | 439 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4020th of 35406 | 554 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4436th of 30306 | 382 |
Regional Popularity of "Lelia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lelia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.62% 476th/1416 |
47.06% 649th/1379 |
11.67% 276th/2366 |
77.93% 890th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.19% 776th/1546 |
56.23% 875th/1556 |
16.53% 389th/2353 |
73.17% 1132nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.79% 1376th/2227 |
65.43% 1590th/2430 |
22.15% 632nd/2853 |
57.73% 1602nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
59.84% 2105th/3518 |
66.12% 2674th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
80.77% 5069th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.