Lila

girl

LY-lah

“Night; beauty; play; amusement”

🌍 Arabic / Sanskrit📊 #461 nationally

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)

The Story

Lila is a Arabic / Sanskrit name meaning "Night; beauty; play; amusement." Currently ranked #461 nationally with 1,475 births in the latest SSA data. 📉 Declining trend: -17% vs the previous decade.

Names That Vibe With Lila

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Lucas

Greek / Latin

#16

Luca

Italian / Latin

#33

Camila

Latin / Italian

#37

Santiago

Spanish

#41

Gianna

Italian

#74

Aria

Italian / Hebrew

#77

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Multicultural

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Hidden Gems

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Lila

Popularity Over Time

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Names That Vibe With Lila

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