boy's name
Leilan
LAY-lun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 177
Leilan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2010, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 368,460 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leilan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
How Popular Is Leilan?
In 2025, Leilan was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Leilan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leilan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leilan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leilan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leilan
- English LAY-lun
Sibling Names for Leilan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leilan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leilan
How popular is the name Leilan?
In 2025, Leilan was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Leilan a girl's or a boy's name?
Leilan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leilan?
Leilan has 2 syllables.
When was Leilan most popular?
Leilan peaked in 2010, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Leilan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Leilan currently ranks #8,427 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.