#2072024 rank
2010peak year
74,807babies named Lila since 1880
▲ +8%5-year trend
Lila popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lila mean?
From Arabic layla 'night' or Sanskrit lila 'divine play'. Popular around 1900 and again today.
OriginArabic, Sanskrit
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Lila
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lila, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lilas
Spellings & variants
LilahLylaLeila
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