Lila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lila?
Lila is spelled L-I-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lila is commonly associated with the word for “night” or “dark” in Arabic and Sanskrit languages.
- Origin
- Lila may derive from Arabic and Sanskrit, each language attributing different meanings such as “night” or “play.”
- Pronunciation
- LY-lah · 2 syllables
Lila Popularity in 2025
Rank#186
Recorded Births1,670
- Girls usage rose 20 places to #186 and recorded 188 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lila Mean?
Lila is commonly associated with the word for “night” or “dark” in Arabic and Sanskrit languages.
Origin: Lila may derive from Arabic and Sanskrit, each language attributing different meanings such as “night” or “play.”
How Do You Pronounce Lila?
PronunciationLY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lila?
- History
- The name Lila is used in multiple cultures, including Arabic and Indian contexts, although specific historical usage details are limited.
Lila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,670 | #186 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,482 | #206 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,401 | #213 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,354 | #221 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,341 | #223 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,298 | #228 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,373 | #228 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,405 | #225 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,474 | #210 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,561 | #210 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,658 | #199 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,776 | #184 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,703 | #190 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,728 | #182 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,921 | #163 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,969 | #155 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,935 | #167 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,852 | #180 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,357 | #259 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,006 | #329 |
| 2005 | Girls | 680 | #446 |
| 2004 | Girls | 599 | #489 |
| 2003 | Girls | 492 | #569 |
| 2002 | Girls | 414 | #618 |
When Was Lila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Girls
1,969 recorded births
National rank #155
2009 · Girls
1,935 recorded births
National rank #167
2011 · Girls
1,921 recorded births
National rank #163
2008 · Girls
1,852 recorded births
National rank #180
Where Lila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #57 | 11 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| RI | #78 | 10 |
| MT | #91 | 10 |
| IA | #106 | 29 |
| MA | #110 | 48 |
| ID | #117 | 17 |
| CT | #120 | 24 |