Lela Day

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lela Day — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lela Day is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lela is a feminine given name of English origin. Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E. The surname Day: Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati. Lela is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lela reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lela

English

Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E.

Surname: Day

Welsh

Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lela is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lela by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lela Day

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lela Day:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lela?
The first name Lela originates from English. Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E.
When was Lela most popular?
The name Lela reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Day?
The surname Day originates from Welsh. Alex Day (born 1989), British musician and YouTuber Alexander Day (artist) (1751–1841), British miniaturist and art dealer Alexander Day (con artist) (fl. 1722–1723), British confidence trickster Alf Day (1907–1997), Welsh footballer Alf Day (Australian footballer) (1884–1968), Australian rules footballer Alice Day (1906–1995), American actress Alon Day (born 1991), Israeli racing driver Andra Day, stage name of American R&B singer, songwriter and actress Cassandra Batie (born 1984) Andy Day, British 21st century actor/television presenter Angela Day (born 1952), Canadian chess Woman Internati.
What are the origins of the name Lela Day?
The name Lela Day combines two different traditions: the first name Lela has English roots, while the surname Day originates from Welsh.
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