Lela vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Lela Rank #2,191

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Lillian mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Lela and Lillian boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.