Leeloo
A girl's name of American origin with 136 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Leeloo hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2008, with 136 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #9923, Leeloo is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Leeloo ranks #9923 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Leeloo is a girl's baby name of American origin, created for the 1997 science fiction film The Fifth Element, where Milla Jovovich played the supreme being Leeloo — the fifth element of creation itself. The name has no etymology beyond the film, but carries instant recognition for fans.
Leeloo sits in the tradition of names invented for iconic fictional characters — like Arya, Katniss, and Daenerys — that gradually enter real-world use. For cinephile parents, it's a name with genuine cult status.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Leeloo's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Leeloo follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Leeloo's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Leeloo has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 50 | #10223 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 80 | #12022 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #16601 | — |
The Story of Leeloo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Leeloo is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Leeloo are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Leeloo?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Leeloo — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 80 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Leeloo by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9923 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10789 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11787 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7858 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10756 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8878 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14873 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11219 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9787 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15594 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9894 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12898 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14175 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10878 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16601 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024