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At a Glance: Name: Lelia – Origin: uncertain (ancient Roman family name Laelia) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LEEL-yuh
Lelia is pronounced LEEL-yuh, and it traces back to Laelia, an ancient Roman family name. You may come across claims that it means 'delicate' or 'loyal' in Latin, or 'well spoken' in Greek, but none of those are actually attested — the original meaning of the Roman name Laelia is unknown and disputed. So if Lelia is on your list, it's the sound and the Roman lineage worth weighing, not a fixed meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Lelia
Origin: uncertain (ancient Roman family name Laelia).
A common claim: Said to mean 'delicate' or 'loyal' (Latin), or 'well spoken' (Greek). Actually: These glosses aren't attested — Lelia comes from the Roman gens name Laelia, whose original meaning is unknown/disputed, not a Latin or Greek descriptive word.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lelia
Phonetic: LEEL-yuh IPA: /ˈliːljə/
Popularity of Lelia
Lelia hit its high point on the SSA list at #164 back in 1882, with 95 girls given the name that year, and by 2024 it had dropped to #5698 with just 22 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lelia mean?
Said to mean ‘delicate’ or ‘loyal’ (Latin), or ‘well spoken’ (Greek). These glosses aren’t attested — Lelia comes from the Roman gens name Laelia, whose original meaning is unknown/disputed, not a Latin or Greek descriptive word.
How do you pronounce Lelia?
Lelia is pronounced LEEL-yuh (IPA: /ˈliːljə/).
Is Lelia a popular name right now?
Lelia peaked at #164 in 1882 and is ranked #5698 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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