Lealer
A variant spelling of the English name Leela, meaning "play" or "sport."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lealer. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lealer today is around 101 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lealer births was 1921 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lealer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lealer is about 101 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lealers were born before 1935.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lealer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1921
14 babies that year
Average age
101
years old
1941 SSA rank
#4,763
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Lealer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lealer from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lealer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lealer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lealers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lealer
The given name Lealer has its origins in an ancient language spoken by nomadic tribes that roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the proto-Turkic root word "leal," which roughly translates to "loyal" or "steadfast." The name gained prominence as a symbol of virtue and honor among these nomadic peoples, who valued unwavering loyalty to one's clan and leaders above all else.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lealer can be found in the epic poem "The Book of Dede Korkut," a revered literary work that dates back to the 9th or 10th century CE. In this poem, Lealer is depicted as a brave and noble warrior who embodied the ideals of loyalty and bravery in battle. His exploits and unwavering devotion to his chieftain became the stuff of legend, solidifying the name's association with these cherished virtues.
Throughout the centuries, the name Lealer has been carried by numerous notable figures, leaving an indelible mark on history. One such figure was Lealer al-Bakri, a renowned Arab geographer and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. His vast literary works, including the seminal "Book of Roads and Kingdoms," provided invaluable insights into the geography, cultures, and trade routes of the Islamic world during that era.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lealer Khan, a powerful ruler of the Chagatai Khanate, a Turko-Mongol empire that ruled over vast swaths of Central Asia in the 14th century. His reign was marked by military campaigns that expanded the Khanate's territories and solidified its dominance in the region.
In the 16th century, Lealer ibn Abi Nasr al-Qazwini, a renowned Persian scholar and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of astronomical instruments. His works, such as the "Nuzhat al-Qulub" (The Delight of Hearts), were highly influential in the Islamic world and beyond.
The name Lealer also found its way into the annals of religious history, with Lealer al-Naysaburi, a revered Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. His teachings on spiritual enlightenment and his profound insights into the Qur'an and Islamic mysticism left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and the Islamic world.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Lealer has carried a profound sense of honor, loyalty, and steadfastness – virtues that have resonated across cultures and generations. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to encapsulate the essence of human ideals and aspirations.
People
Lealer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lealer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lealer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lealer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lealer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lealer a common name?
We classify Lealer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lealer most popular?
The single biggest year for Lealer was 1921, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lealer is about 101 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lealer a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lealer in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.