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Alaya vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaya

Girl #362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
862
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaya Rank #362
Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #362 for Alaya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaya or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Alaya at #362 in the United States.

What do Alaya and Lila mean?

Alaya means "sublime, exalted" (Arabic origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alaya and Lila boy or girl names?

Alaya is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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