US Popularity Rank: 3853

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Black beauty, dark beauty; Born at night

Lela is a girl’s name of Hebrew and Arabic origin. With meanings like “black beauty,” “dark beauty,” or “born at night,” it’s no wonder that Lela gives off an aura of sophistication and loveliness. The sweet melodic sound of this name combined with Lela’s captivating translation is enough to turn heads, ensuring that baby will always be the center of attention. Furthermore, devoted fans of the 1877 Anna Sewell novel Black Beauty will fall head over heels for a baby name that evokes images of this classic tale.