Lelu

A girl's name with 47 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

toy

Lelu is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a playful reduplication in the tradition of Lulu, or connected to the Hawaiian lelu, meaning 'toy' or 'plaything.' In Hawaiian culture, the word carries a sense of lightness and joy.

Lelu has the breezy, sweet energy of names like Lulu, Coco, and Bebe — short, melodic, and impossible to say without smiling. Whether its origin is Hawaiian or simply invented, it carries an irresistible lightness that suits a child perfectly.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lelu'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. Lelu follows that feminine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lelu's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2005

2008

Peak

9 births

2005

First recorded

11 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Lelu has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

First appeared: 2005Peak: 2008 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lelu
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	26	#15279	▲
2000s	21	#14822	—

The Story of Lelu

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2008, Lelu is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Lelu are most likely born between 2005 and 2015.

How rare is Lelu?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lelu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 26 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 2005–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lelu
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	7	#13845	-1 (-12.5%)
2013	8	#12662	+2 (33.3%)
2011	6	#15941	+1 (20.0%)
2010	5	#18667	-4 (-44.4%)
2008	9	#12173	+3 (50.0%)
2007	6	#16696	0
2005	6	#15596	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lelu a boy's or girl's name?

Lelu is primarily a girl's name.

When was Lelu most popular?

Lelu reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lelu?

Lelu is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 47 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2008.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2015