Lillian vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Lillian Rank #54

Lela Rank #2,191

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

Is Lillian or Lela more popular?

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

What do Lillian and Lela mean?

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

Are Lillian and Lela boy or girl names?

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