What is the origin of the name Lelia?

Lelia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lelia?

Lelia is currently ranked #5698 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lelia?

Lelia is pronounced LEE-lee-ah.

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Lelia

LEE-lee-ah

Popularity

#5698

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

15,627

Peak Year

#316 in 1919

First Recorded

1880

Style

Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Lilia, derived from Latin, meaning 'lily,' symbolizing purity and beauty.

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Lee Lia

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Lee Lia

Spelling Variations

Lilia Leila Lilla

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Isabella Amelia

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulGentleCreative

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