Leela

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At a glance

Leela is the #1175 dog name in our records. About 1 in 3,970 female dogs is called Leela, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Leela?

#1,175dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,970female dogs
104dogs in the records
#2,231cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 88%Boys 1%Not recorded 11%

99% girls · 1% boys among 93 dogs with a recorded sex

Leela over the years

Rising
01.532013: 0.7, 2014: 2.1, 2015: 0.3, 2016: 1.7, 2017: 0.6, 2018: 0.2, 2019: 0.3, 2020: 1.2, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 1.4, 2024: 2.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Leela per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Leela

Questions

Is Leela a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (99% female).

How popular is Leela for dogs?

Leela is the #1,175 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 104 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Leela?

Leela is said in 2 syllables: Lee·la. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Leela?

Lily, Lola and Lulu sound similar.

What breeds are often named Leela?

Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus and Papillons are the breeds most often called Leela.

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