Lela vs Lila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Lela Rank #2,191

Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Lila mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Lela and Lila boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.