Lila vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Lila Rank #207

Lela Rank #2,191

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

Is Lila or Lela more popular?

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

What do Lila and Lela mean?

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

Are Lila and Lela boy or girl names?

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