Lillian vs Leila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

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Lillian Rank #54

Leila Rank #267

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #267 for Leila.

Is Lillian or Leila more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Leila at #267 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Leila mean?

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

Are Lillian and Leila boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Leila is primarily a girl name.