Lela Reid

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lela Reid — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lela Reid 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 Reid: Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala. 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: Reid

Meaning: red

Scottish

Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala.

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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 Reid

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 Reid:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Reid?
The surname Reid originates from Scottish. Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala.
What are the origins of the name Lela Reid?
The name Lela Reid combines two different traditions: the first name Lela has English roots, while the surname Reid originates from Scottish.
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