Lila vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Lila Rank #207

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #207 for Lila.

Is Lila or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Lila and Lillian mean?

Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Lila and Lillian boy or girl names?

Lila is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.