How old is someone named Leila?
The average Leila is 23 years old.
Half of all living Leilas are between 8 and 26.
When was Leila popular?
Leila is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2010.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,529 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,830 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,340 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,473 | 490 |
| 1940s | 1,858 | 1,000 |
| 1950s | 1,740 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,578 | 1,400 |
| 1970s | 1,624 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 2,106 | 2,000 |
| 1990s | 2,177 | 2,100 |
| 2000s | 9,904 | 9,800 |
| 2010s | 13,919 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 7,702 | 7,700 |
How many Leilas are still alive?
About 41,000 Leilas are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 55,000 babies named Leila since 1880.
Most Leilas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Leila?
About two in five living Leilas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Leila an old name?
Not really. Leila is younger than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Leila will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Leila a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Leilas are women.
Names the same age as Leila
NAME TWIN
Leila's name twin is Ellery. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ellery's age curve is the closest match to Leila's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Leyla (14)
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Questions about the name Leila
How old is the average Leila?
The average Leila in the US is 23 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Leila?
About 41,000 Leilas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 55,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Leila most popular?
In 2010, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Leila.
Is Leila a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 42% of living Leilas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this