Lila
Lila: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lila
Root meaning: “lilac”
- A female given name from Arabic.
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Variant of Leila or Lilah, depending on pronunciation; also associated with Spanish lila (“lilac”).
How popular is Lila?
Since 1880, 76,493 girls and 57 boys in the U.S. have been named Lila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #155 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2858 in 1934. In 2025 it ranked #187 for girls, with 1,670 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lila
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lila
Sister and brother names that share Lila's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lila FAQ
What does the name Lila mean?
Lila traces back to a root meaning "lilac". A female given name from Arabic. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Variant of Leila or Lilah, depending on pronunciation; also associated with Spanish lila (“lilac”).
What is the origin of the name Lila?
Lila is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Lila?
Since 1880, 76,493 girls and 57 boys in the U.S. have been named Lila (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #155 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2858 in 1934. In 2025 it ranked #187 for girls, with 1,670 babies given the name.
Is Lila a boy or girl name?
Lila is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 76,493 girls and 57 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.