Lila
Lila has origins in both Arabic and Sanskrit, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty' in Arabic and 'play' or 'amusement' in Sanskrit. The name also has connections to Hebrew and Persian traditions, giving it a rich multicultural heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,775. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,921
- 2012: 1,728
- 2013: 1,703
- 2014: 1,776
- 2015: 1,658
- 2016: 1,561
- 2017: 1,474
- 2018: 1,405
- 2019: 1,373
- 2020: 1,298
- 2021: 1,341
- 2022: 1,354
- 2023: 1,401
- 2024: 1,482
- 2025: 1,670
- 2026 (projected): 1,775
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has multiple spelling variations (Lyla, Lilah, Leila) to consider
- •Short and sweet, works well on its own without needing a nickname
- •Sounds similar to 'Leela' in some accents
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Statistics
76,493
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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