Girl
Lila
night, lilac
About Lila
Delicate as a whisper yet surprisingly resilient, this two-syllable treasure has captivated parents across continents and cultures. Lila flows effortlessly, its liquid consonants and open vowels creating a name that feels both airy and grounded. The name's simplicity belies its versatility—it works in countless languages, requires no explanation, yet never feels ordinary. Parents appreciate how Lila manages to sound both vintage and contemporary, slipping easily through decades without dating itself. It's a name that doesn't try too hard, which is perhaps its greatest strength. Lila suits a wide range of personalities, adaptable enough for the quiet bookworm or the spirited adventurer. The name has maintained steady popularity without becoming oversaturated, offering that ideal combination of recognition and individuality. For parents seeking something gentle yet substantial, Lila provides an elegant answer.
Popularity of the Name Lila
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #257 | ||||
| 1881 | #245 | ||||
| 1882 | #206 | ||||
| 1883 | #213 | ||||
| 1884 | #224 | ||||
| 1885 | #254 | ||||
| 1886 | #249 | ||||
| 1887 | #244 | ||||
| 1888 | #248 | ||||
| 1889 | #217 | ||||
| 1890 | #222 | ||||
| 1891 | #208 | ||||
| 1892 | #211 | ||||
| 1893 | #200 | ||||
| 1894 | #211 | ||||
| 1895 | #204 | ||||
| 1896 | #195 | ||||
| 1897 | #207 | ||||
| 1898 | #204 | ||||
| 1899 | #202 | ||||
| 1900 | #191 | ||||
| 1901 | #214 | ||||
| 1902 | #189 | ||||
| 1903 | #203 | ||||
| 1904 | #186 | #151 | |||
| 1905 | #212 | ||||
| 1906 | #196 | ||||
| 1907 | #224 | #170 | |||
| 1908 | #213 | ||||
| 1909 | #219 | ||||
| 1910 | #209 | ||||
| 1911 | #227 | ||||
| 1912 | #226 | ||||
| 1913 | #231 | ||||
| 1914 | #226 | ||||
| 1915 | #230 | ||||
| 1916 | #230 | ||||
| 1917 | #240 | ||||
| 1918 | #231 | ||||
| 1919 | #227 | ||||
| 1920 | #227 | ||||
| 1921 | #213 | ||||
| 1922 | #212 | #200 | |||
| 1923 | #196 | #182 | |||
| 1924 | #199 | ||||
| 1925 | #175 | #206 | |||
| 1926 | #190 | ||||
| 1927 | #193 | ||||
| 1928 | #195 | ||||
| 1929 | #180 | ||||
| 1930 | #170 | ||||
| 1931 | #184 | #196 | |||
| 1932 | #193 | ||||
| 1933 | #204 | ||||
| 1934 | #210 | ||||
| 1935 | #226 | ||||
| 1936 | #244 | ||||
| 1937 | #257 | ||||
| 1938 | #275 | ||||
| 1939 | #284 | ||||
| 1940 | #270 | ||||
| 1941 | #282 | ||||
| 1942 | #316 | ||||
| 1943 | #316 | ||||
| 1944 | #338 | ||||
| 1945 | #362 | ||||
| 1946 | #387 | ||||
| 1947 | #397 | ||||
| 1948 | #388 | ||||
| 1949 | #404 | ||||
| 1950 | #431 | ||||
| 1951 | #438 | ||||
| 1952 | #418 | ||||
| 1953 | #457 | ||||
| 1954 | #466 | ||||
| 1955 | #482 | ||||
| 1956 | #442 | ||||
| 1957 | #497 | ||||
| 1958 | #579 | ||||
| 1959 | #560 | ||||
| 1960 | #580 | ||||
| 1961 | #629 | ||||
| 1962 | #738 | ||||
| 1963 | #661 | ||||
| 1964 | #678 | ||||
| 1965 | #767 | ||||
| 1966 | #825 | ||||
| 1967 | #912 | ||||
| 1968 | #970 | ||||
| 1969 | #888 | ||||
| 1972 | #933 | ||||
| 1973 | #912 | ||||
| 1974 | #879 | ||||
| 1980 | #988 | ||||
| 1981 | #984 | ||||
| 1998 | #929 | ||||
| 1999 | #723 | ||||
| 2000 | #751 | ||||
| 2001 | #641 | ||||
| 2002 | #618 | #999 | |||
| 2003 | #569 | #533 | #761 | ||
| 2004 | #491 | #473 | #384 | #702 | |
| 2005 | #448 | #391 | #786 | #603 | |
| 2006 | #329 | #351 | #316 | #701 | #531 |
| 2007 | #259 | #340 | #329 | #788 | #392 |
| 2008 | #180 | #291 | #286 | #309 | |
| 2009 | #168 | #290 | #180 | #616 | #277 |
| 2010 | #155 | #275 | #168 | #841 | #260 |
| 2011 | #163 | #315 | #210 | #426 | #229 |
| 2012 | #182 | #264 | #175 | #428 | #229 |
| 2013 | #190 | #282 | #295 | #618 | #250 |
| 2014 | #184 | #266 | #178 | #444 | #221 |
| 2015 | #199 | #243 | #182 | #511 | #217 |
| 2016 | #210 | #283 | #200 | #436 | #216 |
| 2017 | #210 | #323 | #203 | #321 | #234 |
| 2018 | #225 | #295 | #262 | #375 | #240 |
| 2019 | #228 | #321 | #243 | #303 | #226 |
| 2020 | #228 | #253 | #189 | #418 | #298 |
| 2021 | #223 | #241 | #221 | #313 | #306 |
| 2022 | #221 | #234 | #217 | #345 | #251 |
| 2023 | #213 | #255 | #168 | #372 | #292 |
| 2024 | #207 | #238 | #229 | #353 | #333 |
| 2025 | #187 | #182 | #143 | #288 | #242 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lila
Names Similar to Lila
Nicknames for Lila
- Lil
- Lily
- Li
- Lili
- Lala
Famous People Named Lila
| Lila Downs | Mexican-American singer |
| Lila Cockrell | American politician |
| Lila Kedrova | Russian-born French actress |
| Lila Abu-Lughod | American anthropologist |
| Lila Tretikov | Russian-American technologist |
| Lila Gleitman | American cognitive psychologist |
| Lila Wallace | American publisher and philanthropist |
| Lila Garrett | American television writer and producer |
| Lila DiPasqua | Canadian author |
| Lila Nikole | American fashion designer |
| Lila Mercer | American model |
| Lila Tournay | American silent film actress |
| Lila Fenwick | American civil rights lawyer |
| Lila Rydberg | Swedish actress |
| Lila McCann | American country singer |
| Lila Almagor | Israeli actress |
| Lila Wistrand-Robinson | American politician |
| Lila Lee | American silent film actress |
Characters Named Lila
| Lila Crane | character in "Psycho" by Robert Bloch |
| Lila Bard | character in the "Shades of Magic" series by V.E. Schwab |
| Lila Fowler | character in the "Sweet Valley High" series by Francine Pascal |
| Lila Rossi | character in the TV series "Miraculous Ladybug" |
| Lila Cheney | character in Marvel Comics |
| Lila West | character in the TV series "Dexter" |
| Lila Quartermaine | character in the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Lila Stangard | character in the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Lila Sawyer | character in the film "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa |
| Lila Weasley | character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
| Lila Black | character in the "Quantum Gravity" series by Justina Robson |