Lejla
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining one; light
Origin: Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other)
Popularity: Ranked #5328 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lelah, meaning bright, shining one; light.
Similar names: leela, leelah, lelah, lael, laela, leala, leeloo, leila
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lejla? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Lejla, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lejla
What does the name Lejla mean?
Lejla means “Bright, shining one; light” from Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lejla?
Lejla has Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining one; light”.
How popular is Lejla?
Lejla ranked #5238 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Lejla most popular?
Lejla peaked in 2007 with 47 babies registered that year.
Is Lejla a boy or girl name?
Lejla is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lejlas in registered births are female.
Is the name Lejla rising or falling in popularity?
Lejla has fallen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5220 in 2020 to #5238 in 2025.
How long has Lejla been recorded?
Lejla appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1995 through 2025.